Publication: Evaluation of the harmonizing effect of ylang-ylang oil on humans after inhalation
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Issued Date
2004
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application/pdf
ISSN
320943
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-3543026368
Rights Holder(s)
มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ
Bibliographic Citation
Planta Medica. Vol 70, No.7 (2004), p.632-636
Suggested Citation
Hongratanaworakit T., Buchbauer C. Evaluation of the harmonizing effect of ylang-ylang oil on humans after inhalation. Planta Medica. Vol 70, No.7 (2004), p.632-636. doi:10.1055/s-2004-827186 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/6399
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Abstract
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 human 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.
Subject(s)
Fragrance
Placebo
Ylang ylang oil
Alertness
Annonaceae
Article
Attention
Blood pressure
Breathing rate
Controlled study
Correlation analysis
Drug effect
Human
Human experiment
Mood
Normal human
Pulse rate
Rating scale
Recording
Self evaluation
Skin temperature
Administration, Inhalation
Annonaceae
Blood Pressure
Humans
Perfume
Phytotherapy
Plant Oils
Respiration
Annonaceae
Cananga odorata
Placebo
Ylang ylang oil
Alertness
Annonaceae
Article
Attention
Blood pressure
Breathing rate
Controlled study
Correlation analysis
Drug effect
Human
Human experiment
Mood
Normal human
Pulse rate
Rating scale
Recording
Self evaluation
Skin temperature
Administration, Inhalation
Annonaceae
Blood Pressure
Humans
Perfume
Phytotherapy
Plant Oils
Respiration
Annonaceae
Cananga odorata