Aromatherapy Research
and Articles
Aromatherapy, an effective treatment for alopecia areata- Aromatherapy is an effective,
alternative treatment for patients suffering with Alopecia areata, according to researchers at the
Department of Dermatology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Scotland.
Internet Health
Library

"Aromatherapy Eased My Cancer Stress"- 41 Year old Karen Illingworth says that alongside
conventional therapy, aromatherapy has given her the strength to fight her cancer.
BBC News

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)  by Terry S. Friedmann, M D. A.B.H.M.  (This
is in a .pdf file)

"Clove extract neutralizes asbestos fibres," by Andy Coghlan, NewScientist.com.

Frankincense and Cancer Prevention
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) may be a good candidate for prevention of cancer and cancer
metastasis. A study done by Zhao et al. (2003) published in Cancer Detection and Prevention
found that a substance called BC-4, an isomeric compound isolated from Boswellia carteri, may
reduce cancerous cell production and metastasis (spread of cancerous cells from one part of the
body to another).  
PubMed

Hair Loss Solution:  Try Aromatherapy by Kathlene Capelle

Helichrysum italicum is a plant found in dry, sandy areas of the Mediterranean and is known for its
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties. Several studies have evaluated
these relationships, and results are overwhelmingly positive. In a study done by Nostro et al.
(2001) they looked at inhibitory effect on growth of Staphylococcus aureus with Helichrysum
italicum. They found that Helichrysum italicum did inhibit growth of S. aureus and several of its
enzymes. Also, Sala et al. (2002) determined in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
activities with Helichrysum italicum. This study concluded inflammatory enzyme inhibition, free-
radical scavenging activity, and corticoid-like effects determined the anti-inflammatory effects of
Helichrysum italicum.  
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial effects of Helichrysum
italicum
.  J Pharm Pharmacol. 2002;54(3):365-71  PubMed

Effects of Helichrysum italicum extract on growth and enzymatic activity of Staphylococcus
aureus.
Int J Antimicrob Agents 2001 Sep;18(3):305  PubMed

Essential oil properties for use in Feng Shui by Sharon Stasney

Though aromatherapy has become a household name, it is not Glade bathroom freshener, as
T.V. would lead you to believe
- Aromatherapy is the science of using pure, unadulterated
botanical oils to affect the physiology and the emotions.
Wellness Abounds

Oregano oil may protect against drug resistant bacteria, Georgetown researcher finds-  Two
studies have shown that oregano oil—and, in particular, carvacrol, one of oregano’s chemical
components—appear to reduce infection as effectively as traditional antibiotics. These findings
were presented at the American College of Nutrition’s annual meeting October 6 and 7 in
Orlando, Fla.
ScienceDaily

Oregano, Other Essential Oils Destroy Strep Pneumonia Cells   Mercola

Peppermint and eucalyptus oil and headache-  Research at the Neurological Clinic, University of
Kiel, in Germany has demonstrated that essential oils of peppermint and eucalyptus can have
significant benefits for headache sufferers.
Internet Health Library

The Top Five Essential Oils for Your Health By Dr. Joseph Mercola with Rachael Droege

Setting Up Your Office for "Health" by Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CCN, HHP

Want to Pevent Cancer?  Make Sure Your Sleep Well  Mercola
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