Physiological effects in aromatherapy

Physiological effects in aromatherapy

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The effects of aromas on humans are divided into physiological and psychological Safety effects.The physiological effect acts directly on the physical organism, the psychological effect acts via the sense of smell or olfactory system, which in turn may cause a physiological effect.This paper reviews on the physiological effects which are used for the evaluation of the effects of aromas.

Physiological parameters, i.e.heart rate blood MCT Oil pressure, electrodermal activity, electroencephalogram, slow potential brain waves (contingent negativevariation), and eye blink rate or pupil functions, are used as indices for the measurement of the aroma effects.