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Essential oils and aromas that affect mood and cognition

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Edward Okello

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Abstract

The term ‘essential oils’ has been coined for volatile, hydrophobic, and aromatic essences of mainly plant origin. These oils have various roles and uses which include ecological, clinical/medical, aesthetic, cosmetic, holistic, naturopathic, food/flavouring, pharmaceutical, and in aromatherapy. Their biological, physiological, and pharmacological uses and activities are dependent on plant species and origin, their dose, chemical composition and mode of administration – topical, ingestion, or inhalation. Such effects include: secretolyic and secretomotoric, antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, insecticidal, acaricidal, antispasmodic/spasmolytic, analgesic, sedative, carminative, memory-enhancing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, abortifacient, allergenic, narcotic, nephrotoxic, and hepatotoxic. This chapter focuses on ‘essential oils’ and aromas from plant species that have a potential to influence cognition and mood, and discusses the evidence and challenges for the scientific basis for their use for such therapeutic applications.

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Author(s): Okello EJ, Howes MJR

Editor(s): Murphy PN

Publication type: Book Chapter

Publication status: Published

Book Title: Routledge International Handbook of Psychobiology

Year: 2018

Pages: 195-208

Print publication date: 24/05/2018

Online publication date: 14/06/2018

Acceptance date: 02/08/2016

Publisher: Routledge

Place Published: London and New York

URL: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315642765-15

DOI: 10.4324/9781315642765-15

Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item

ISBN: 9781138188006

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