АРОМАТЕРАПІЯ – ЗАПОРУКА ЗДОРОВ’Я

Abstract

Keywords: medicinal plants, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, naturopathic methods, cosmetics, medical use. In recent years, non-drug, naturopathic methods and means of prevention and treatment, including herbal medicine and aromatherapy, have become more and more developed and perfected. Aromatherapy is one of the methods of phytotherapy that uses natural volatile aromatic compounds of plants – essential oils. When used properly, they are comfortable, painless, affordable means that affect all systems and organs, help to overcome health disorders and possible mental disorders. The aim is to analyze the literature data and own observations on the use of phyto-, aromatic agents in preserved and increased health, complex, rehabilitation and preventive therapy of various diseases: disorders of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system and efficiency, etc. To solve this goal, we used conventional analytical studies of electronic and paper sources of information and analysis of our own observations. On the basis of the analysis of literature data and own researches the analysis of the offered phytomedicines for application with use of available vegetable raw materials and natural essential oils is carried out. This study focuses on the criteria for assessing the quality of essential oils suitable for both medical use and methods of their use for the general population, both children and adults in everyday life as a healthy home. Conclusions Thus, scientifically substantiated selections of essential oils for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases, possible disorders of various organs and systems, including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, regulation of the emotional background and when working on a computer, as well as to eliminate cosmetic skin defects and premature aging of the skin.