ESSENTIAL OILS........in the news
Essential Oils Found to Fight Bacteria
Fri Feb 15,11:50 AM ET
DALLAS (Reuters Health) - A pair of orthopaedic surgeons report that two
essential oils--eucalyptus and tea-tree oil--are surprisingly effective at
treating methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections.
Despite the positive findings, though, others say it is too soon to consider
such oils an alternative to antibiotics. CLICK HERE for the full story.
Studies show that people who were exposed to a pleasant fragrance,
such as peppermint or lavender, while they performed sustained
attention tasks (such as proofreading or data entry) performed
better than those who weren't exposed to fragrance.
(The State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, Copyright 1995,
Monday, May 29, 1995, LIFESTYLE)
The combined odor of lavender and pumpkin pie increased
the rate of penile blood flow in males by 40 percent.
(The Indianapolis Star, Copyright 1996, Wednesday, April 24, 1996,
EXTRA, Scents & Sensibility, The ancient practice enjoys popularity
beyond New Age as modern medicine ponders the effect of fragrance on
mind and body, RUTH MULLEN)
A study of key-punch operators, for example, indicated that when
the office air was scented with lavender, the number of errors per
hour dropped by 21 percent.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995, Denver Post
Magazine,Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
Shimizu, a multinational Japanese construction company, developed
a computerized odor delevery system designed to increase the
alertness and productivity of workers.
(Drug & Cosmetic Industry,COPYRIGHT 1996 Advanstar Communications
Inc.,Thursday, February 1, 1996, Vol. 158, No. 2, ISSN: 0012-6527,
The science of smell explored. Johanna Omelia)
Muguet and peppermint tend to help people concentrate.
(The News Tribune, Tacoma, WA, Copyright 1995, Monday, December
25, 1995, General, FOR RICH MEMORIES, INVEST A FEW SCENTS, Bill
Hendrick / Cox News Service)
Scenting work sites in a factory with peppermint helps
reduce stress from repetitive chores.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995,
Denver Post Magazine, Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
In hundreds of Japanese buildings, lemon , jasmine, mint,
rose, chamomile, peppermint , lily of the valley, ylang-ylang,
eucalyptus and sandalwood waft on the breezes depending on the
effect employers hope to achieve, from a morning wakeup call
to a cure for the afternoon blahs to a relaxing, refreshing
boost at the end of the day.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995,
Denver Post Magazine, Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
Subjects in a controlled test who were given whiffs of
peppermint or lily of the valley performed 25 percent
better than workers who were not exposed to the fragrances.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995,
Denver Post Magazine,Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
Research is beginning to support the age-old view of aromatherapists
that fragrances influence behavior - chamomile relaxes, nutmeg
relieves stress, lemon stimulates and rosemary heightens concentration.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995,
Denver Post Magazine, Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
Similarly, in a study involving proofreaders, the Good Housekeeping
Institute found that participants' work performance was significantly
enhanced when peppermint or lavender scents were used.
(Denver Post, Copyright 1995, Sunday, June 18, 1995,
Denver Post Magazine, Breathe DEEPLY, Story By Bernie Ward)
"Aromatherapy" was coined in 1928 by French chemist Rene-Maurice
Gattefoss‚. His interest in using essential oils therapeutically
was stimulated by a laboratory explosion in his family's perfumery
business, in which his hand was severely burned. He plunged the
injured hand into a container of lavender oil and was amazed at
how quickly it healed.
(Excepted from Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing
Art, Crossing Press)
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