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Aromatherapy and the Brain
Lavender was shown to improve sleep quality in those suffering from insomnia. Journal of Alternative and Complement Medicine, 2005 Aug.
The skin and nervous system are interconnected and interactive. Therefore complementary interventions such as aromatherapy have a positive impact on dermatologic diseases. Review article, Dermatology Clinician, Oct 2005, Division of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of South Florida.
Lozenges containing lavender oil, extracts from hops, lemon balm and oat induce a state of relaxation and may improve coping with psychological and emotional stress. published in 2004, Germany
A combination of anti-depression medication and lavandula tincture was more effective and worked more rapidly than medication alone for treating depression. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, February 2003
Aromas of lavender and rosemary had measurable effects on EEG activity, alertness, and mood. Lavender subjects showed increased beta power, had less depressed mood, reported feeling more relaxed and performed math computations faster and more accurately. Journal of Neuroscience, December 1998
The effects of inhalation of 4 essential oils were measured for impact on stress responses. Physical symptoms decreased, anxiety scores were low, and perceived stress scores were low, showing that aroma inhalation is an effective stress management method. The Department of Nursing, Nambu University, Korea
Odors: Implicit Memory and Performance Effects published in 1999, showed that lavender had a positive effect on test performance.
A study on the effect of lavender on stress, suggests that lavender therapy was associated with reduced mental stress and increased attention. Department of Health Science, Osaka Kyoiku University, Japan.
Essential Oils and the Immune System
Massage with essential oils of lavender, cypress & marjoram, measurably increase concentrations of blood chemicals that support the immune system. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, June 2005.
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