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Abstract Title:

Effect of Volatile Organic Chemicals inLinné on Blood Pressure and Electroencephalogram.

Abstract Source:

Molecules. 2018 Aug 17 ;23(8). Epub 2018 Aug 17. PMID: 30126122

Abstract Author(s):

Da-Som Kim, Young-Min Goo, Jinju Cho, Jookyeong Lee, Dong Yeol Lee, Seung Mi Sin, Young Sook Kil, Won Min Jeong, Keon Hee Ko, Ki Jeung Yang, Yun Geun Kim, Sang Gon Kim, Kiseong Kim, Young Jun Kim, Jae Kyeom Kim, Eui-Cheol Shin

Article Affiliation:

Da-Som Kim

Abstract:

This study identified the volatile organic compounds in the essential oils that are extracted fromLinné (Linné) and investigated the effects of the inhalation of these compounds. We detected a total of 41 volatile organic compounds, including 32 hydrocarbons, four acids, three alcohols, two ketones, and one aldehyde. In a sniffing test, seven types of volatile organic compounds were identified. Furthermore, the volatile organic compounds inLinné that were identified were found to be derived from 1,8-cineole and camphor. After inhalation of the essential oils, the subjects' systolic blood pressure and heart rate decreased. This indicates that inhalation of the essential oils extracted fromLinné provides mental and physical relaxation. We examined the changes in electroencephalogram findings that are observed afterLinné essential oil inhalation. An increase in theta and alpha waves, which usually appear during relaxation, as well as a decrease in beta and gamma waves, which appear during brain activity such as excessive attention, were noted. These results indicate thatLinné essential oil inhalation helps to reduce blood pressure and may provide mental and physical relaxation.

Study Type : Human Study

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