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PRESENTER: Dr. (Ms.) Kamal S. Saxena
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© The contents of the presentation are intellectual property of the presenter
Practitioner & Mentor
Formerly at Genetics Unit, WHO Collaboration Centre AIIMS, New Delhi
Holistic & Integrated Medicine
Ph.D (Medical Genetics), AIIMS
Advisor Genetic Risk Audit & Management
Ancient Egyptians recognized
the healing physical and spiritual properties of oils
AROMATHERAPY :: The Definition & its beginning
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AROMATHERAPY : The Definition & its beginning
Aromatherapy is an
art and science of utilizing naturally extracted aromatic essences from plants to bring in
balance among body mind and soul
History goes as far back as 10,000 B.C where carvings depicting the distillation of herbs, woods, and flowers have been found
Reference: Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychology
Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Indian , Chinese, and Persians have been known to have used plant extracts for diverse use.
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The term “aromatherapy” was coined by French chemist
Rene Maurice Gattefosse in 1928 to imply the therapeutic use of aromatic substances
Aromatherapy
is the most increasingly popular
complimentary treatment of our age
Aromatherapy has gained considerable
popularity in Europe, USA & Canada and is marking its presence in
INDIA
AROMATHERAPY :: In the modern era
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Clinical Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived,
• aromatic essence • volatile • absolutes which are known to us as Essential Oils (EOs)
Clinical Aromatherapy
has both
preventive approach as well as
curative approach
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Broad definition
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Essential Oils are capacitators of medicinal value of the plant sources from which they are derived
Essential Oils used in the
natural and purest form unlike the synthetic analogs of the same chemical constituent
ESSENTIAL OILS
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Essential Oils have ability to detoxify and oxygenate the blood / body and can deliver
Analgesic Antipsychotic Anti-inflammatory Antiseptic Antibiotic Anesthetic
A synergy is formulated depending upon the patient’s need
ESSENTIAL OILS
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Aromatherapy has three modes of application
Aerial diffusion
Direct inhalation
Topical applications
ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their application
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Aroma of the essential oil inhaled through
olfactory stimulates the limbic system of the brain which regulates:
emotions, perceptions, thought process and senses thus bringing in
neurological and physiological changes
ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action
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The chemical constituents of
essential oils are absorbed
through the skin, where they
travel through the bloodstream and
promote whole-body healing
ESSENTIAL OILS:: Their action
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CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application
Aromatherapy treatment is useful in the healing of many diseases and conditions including:
Calming the mind for insomnia and mood cycles
Skin disorders such as alopecia, dermatitis, acne, eczema &psoriasis
Promoting emotional healing such as for depression
hysteria, lack of concentration and panic attacks
Treating burns & bruises
Respiratory ailments like - asthma, bronchitis Rendering Wellness.. Naturally
Studies have found that people with
rheumatoid arthritis, (using topical chamomile) and
headaches (using topical peppermint) require fewer pain medications when they use aromatherapy.
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application
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Supportive intervention of Aromatherapy
has been cited in
Arthritis Dementia Alzheimer disease Knee pain relief Workplace stress-related Mental Health
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Therapeutic application
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Arthritis : An experimental design with control group was designed to
study the effect of aromatherapy on: • Pain • Depression and • Feelings of satisfaction in life of arthritis patients. The data were analyzed using a 2-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and paired t-test. Aromatherapy significantly decreased • Both the pain score and • The depression score
of the experimental group compared with the control group. 1
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Myung-Ja Kim, Eun-Sook Nam, Seun-In Paik Taehan Kanho Hakhoe (2005) The effects of aromatherapy on pain, depression, and life satisfaction of arthritis patients. Chi Journal Volume: 35, Issue: 1, Pages: 186-194
Rheumatics Center, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, South Korea
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies
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Dementia : Aromatherapy - a double blind placebo
controlled trial Encouraging results where has proved aromatherapy to be a safe and effective treatment for the management of agitation in severe dementia 1
In addition, as opposed to neuroleptics, which seem to be associated with a detrimental impact on wellbeing, quality of life significantly improved with aromatherapy 2
Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease through aromatherapy is also encouraging 3
1 Ballard CG, O'Brien J, Reichelt K, Perry E ( 2002) J Clin Psychiatr; 63: 553–558. 2 . Alistair Burns,Jane Byrne,Clive Ballard,Clive Holmes (2002) Sensory stimulation in dementia BMJ 2002; 325 doi: 10.1136/bmj.325.7376.1312 3. Ballard CG, Gauthier S, Cummings JL, Brodaty H, Grossberg GT, Robert P, Lyketsos CG.(2009) Management of agitation and aggression associated with Alzheimer disease. Nat Rev Neurol. 2009 May;5(5):245-55. Review
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: clinical studies
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Workplace stress-related illness - a serious
issue, and consequently many stress reduction methods have been investigated. • Various approaches have been involved in workplace stress management. • Aromatherapy, due to easy implementation and effectiveness, is one of them. 1 • Application of essentials in reducing work place related stress has found very encouraging results. 2
1. B. Viktor and S. Gretchen, (1993) .Aromatherapy, Avon Books, 2. Kang-Ming Chamg and Chuh-Wei Shein (2011), Aromatherapy Benefits Autonomic Nervous System Regulation for Elementary School Faculty in Taiwan. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Volume 2011 Article ID 946537
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY :: Clinical studies
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Migraneous neuralgia linked with PMS
Autism
Herpes (HSV 1) & border line (HSV 2)
Besides having treated patients with wide spectrum of indications, holistic success has also been found in the following:
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School of Essential Oil Studies
Aromahead Institute
BOOK OF RECORDS HOLDER
2004 & 2009
1999-2000 Honoree for Significant Career Achievement & Contribution to Society conferred by American Bibliography Institute, USA On Professional Advisory board of ABI, USA Appointed as Member of Working Group on Empowering the Disabled for the Eleventh Five Year Plan 2007-2012 by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Recipient of NATIONS VIKAS RATTAN AWARD by NEDGS Awarded BEST EFFORT AWARD for Innovation by British High Commission Conferred METTLE AWARD By Hon’ble Minister of S & T Govt of India
awards & accolades
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member
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Centre for Alternate Medicine Sir Ganga Ram Hospital New Delhi Asian Clinic Supported by Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS)
Greater Kailash Part I New Delhi Lots’ of Life’ Clinic South Extension Part I New Delhi
Dr(Ms) Kamal S. Saxena 9891394321 drkamal.desk@ gmail.com