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Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2017; 142(25): 1936-1942
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-116476
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Aromatherapie: wann können ätherische Öle medizinisch eingesetzt werden?

Aromatherapy – From Traditional and Scientific Evidence into Clinical Practice
Wolfgang Steflitsch
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14 December 2017 (online)

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Abstract

Essential oils (EOs), also known as volatile oils, are concentrated natural plant products which contain volatile aroma compounds. Most EOs are derived by steam distillation, a tradition which can be traced back as many as 5000 years. They possess unique properties which result in various possibilities for application, also in modern medical contexts. Areas for medical aromatherapy include respiratory diseases, pain management or stress alleviation, amongst many others. Different modes of application exist: The rich ingredients can be absorbed by the body by anointment, gentle massage, inhalation, or oral intake of capsules. Also the risks of EO application in medical contexts should be considered, such as rare allergic reactions, overdosing, poor substance quality or overestimation of the effectiveness.

Ätherische Öle kennt man vorwiegend als Bestandteil von Kosmetika oder als Hausmittel, z. B. bei Erkältungen. Sie können aber auch als medizinische Therapeutika unterstützend eingesetzt werden. Dieser Artikel gibt eine Übersicht über die Möglichkeiten der medizinischen Anwendung von Aromatherapie.

Schlüsselwörter

Aromatherapie - Medizinische Aromatherapie - ätherische Öle, analgetische Wirkung - antimikrobielle Wirkung - Wundbehandlung - emotionale Effekte

Key words

aromatherapy - medical aromatherapyessential oils - analgetic effects - anti-inflammatory effects - antimicrobial effects - wound care, emotional effects
 

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