Abstract

To investigate the immune enhancement extract of radix linderae essential oil in aged people. One hundred and fifteen aged people over 70 years old were divided into two groups: vehicle-treated group (n=58) and radix linderae essential oil treatment group (n=57). Old peoples’ hips and elbows in radix linderae essential oil treatment group were sprayed with radix linderae essential oil (dissolved in olive oil) for 6 months. Old peoples’ hips and elbows in vehicle-treated group were sprayed with olive oil for 6 months. After 6 months treatment, people in essential oil-treated group have higher immunity function and lower incidence rate of decubitus than those in vehicle-treatment group. Radix linderae essential oil is useful to prevent occurrence of decubitus in aged people. Key words: Radix linderae essential oil, decubitus, immunity.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.