Aromatherapy has been used for over 3,500 years to improve psychological and physical well-being. It involves using aromatic plant oils, including essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits. The ancient Egyptians burned incense for religious rituals and to carry prayers to the gods, while the Chinese also used aromatic plants. Aromatherapy can be used to alleviate stress, headaches, insomnia, and digestive issues by inhaling scents or through massage with scented oils. It is considered both a complementary and alternative therapy that affects mood and cognition through aromatic compounds.

1. SUBJECT: Medicinal phyto
Chemistry.

2.  Aromatherapy is used to alleviate
symptoms of headaches, insomnia, stress
and digestive problems. Aromatherapy is
the use of aromatic plant oils, including
essential oils, for psychological and
physical wellbeing

3.  Pt 1: 3,500 BC - 199 AD
 The roots of Aromatherapy can be traced back more than 3,500 years
before the birth of Christ, to a time when the use of aromatics was
first recorded in human history.
 This was a time when the ancient Egyptians first burned incense
made from aromatic woods, herbs and spices in honor of their gods.
 They believed that as the smoke rose up to the heavens, it would carry
their prayers and wishes directly to the deities.
 The Chinese may have been one of the first cultures to use aromatic
plants for well-being.

5.  Aroma Therapy uses fragrant oils extracted
from herbs, flowers and fruits to naturally
enhance the benefits of massage.

7.  Aromatherapy uses plant materials
and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils,
and other aromatic compounds for the purpose
of altering one's mood, cognitive, psychological
or physical well-being. It can be offered as a
complementary therapy or, more
controversially, as form of alternative medicine.

8.  Cosmetic aromatherapy
 Massage aromatherapy
 Medical aromatherapy
 Olfactory aromatherapy
 Psycho-aromatherapy

9. Plants producing essential
oils
Parts of the plant
 Bergamot, lemon, lime, sweet
orange, tangerine, mandarin
Fruit peel
 Cinnamon Bark
 Citronella, lemongrass, petit
grain, palmarosa, patchouli
Leaves
 Geranium, lavender,
rosemary, spike lavender
Entire plant
 Ginger, vetiver Roots
 Jasmine, neroli (orange
blossom), rose, ylang ylang.
flowers

10.  End-of-life agitation
 Fatigue
 Anxiety, agitation, stress, challenging behaviors
 Insomnia
 Pain management
 Mental exhaustion, burnout
 Memory loss
 Stress
 Digestive problems

11.  Antibacterial
 Antifungal
 Antiviral
 Anti-inflammatory
 Anti-lice
 Anti-dandruff
 Anti-tumor
 Anti-oxidant
 Insect/mosquito repellant action
 Spasmodic action
 Hormonal action

27.  Reduces inflammation
 Reduces aches and pains
 Anxiety release
 cools the body while increasing circulation
 Maintain the skin shinny
 Relax the mind

28.  Use only genuine 100% essential oils (avoid synthetic
fragrance oils)
 Be aware of individual sensitivity/allergy
 Use diluted in a carrier, such as lotion, vegetable oil
 Photo-sensitive essential oils: bergamot, lemon, lime,
bitter orange, angelica root
 In the case of skin irritation, apply vegetable oil to wick
essential oils from the skin.
 Keep out of reach of children
 Store away from heat and light

29.  aromatherapy is natural and noninvasive gift
of nature for humans
 . It's not only the disease symptoms which are
eradicated but the whole body is rejuvenated
by the use of aroma
 Aromatherapy regulates the physiological,
spiritual and psychological upliftment for the
new phase of life.
 This therapy is not only preventive but also
can be used in the acute and chronic stages of
disease.

30. Thank you….