| Evaluation of the harmonizing effect of ylang-ylang oil on humans after inhalation. | |
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PMID: 15303255 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Scientific evaluations of the effects of fragrances on humans are rather scarce. The aim of this investigation was to study the effects of ylang-ylang oil (Cananga odorata, Annonaceae) on hu-man physiological parameters and self-evaluation. Twenty-four healthy volunteers participated in the experiments. Fragrances were administered by inhalation. Physiological parameters recorded were skin temperature, pulse rate, breathing rate and blood pressure. Self-evaluation was assessed in terms of alertness, attentiveness, calmness, mood, relaxation and vigor. Additionally, fragrances were rated in terms of pleasantness, intensity and effect. The present investigation showed that ylang-ylang oil may be characterized by the concept of "harmonization" rather than relaxation/sedation. Compared to an odorless placebo, ylang-ylang oil caused significant decreases in blood pressure and pulse rate as well as significant increases of subjective attentiveness and alertness. Correlational analyses revealed that the observed effects are mainly due to a subjective odor experience. |
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Authors:
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T Hongratanaworakit; G Buchbauer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Planta medica Volume: 70 ISSN: 0032-0943 ISO Abbreviation: Planta Med. Publication Date: 2004 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-10 Completed Date: 2004-10-19 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0066751 Medline TA: Planta Med Country: Germany |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 632-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakorn-nayok, Thailand. tapanee@swu.ac.th |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Inhalation Annonaceae* Blood Pressure / drug effects Humans Perfume / administration & dosage, pharmacology Phytotherapy* Plant Oils / administration & dosage, pharmacology* Respiration / drug effects |
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0/Perfume; 0/Plant Oils |
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