Pub Date : 2024-07-01DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.bjhae14
Howard Lopes Ribeiro Júnior
Essential oils, known for their complex mixture of bioactive compounds, have long been used in traditional medicine and have shown potential in treating various diseases, including cancer. Recent studies highlight their anticancer properties, such as cytotoxic, antiproliferative, and antimetastatic effects. Essential oils contain molecules like terpenes and phenylpropanoids, which induce apoptosis in cancer cells by interfering with cellular signaling pathways. For instance, frankincense oil induces programmed cell death in breast cancer cells, while compounds like curcumin and thymol inhibit the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells. Additionally, certain essential oils prevent metastasis by inhibiting the migration and invasion of cancer cells. Despite promising preclinical results, the effectiveness and safety of essential oils in cancer treatment require further validation through human clinical trials. This review discusses the potential of essential oils as complementary therapies in cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for cautious application under professional supervision due to their concentrated nature and possible adverse effects. The therapeutic promise of essential oils lies in their ability to induce apoptosis, inhibit cell proliferation, and prevent metastasis, underscoring the importance of rigorous research to ensure their safe and effective use in oncology.
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Pub Date : 2024-06-10DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.bjhae15
Dianês Catarina de Oliveira Schuingel, Diego Thiers Oliveira Carneiro, Jonas Nogueira Ferreira Maciel Gusmão
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Pub Date : 2024-04-10DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma6
Nathan Barros da Rocha, Ellen Thanus Rangel, Antônio Jorge Ribeiro da Silva, D. Simas
The essential oil production process consists of distilling plant parts with water, where steam removes the volatile components from the material. Condensing this steam from the extraction results in the formation of two phases, an organic (essential oil) and an aqueous (hydrosol). Hydrosols or floral waters are not true solutions but dispersions with water as the continuous medium.1 Although they are market products, there is no regulation regarding their quality control, and there is a lack of compositional studies. Thus, this work aims to study the relationships between the chemical compositions of the two products that have the same raw material. Commercial samples of essential oil and hydrosol from French Lavender (Lavandula dentata), Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens), and Basil (Ocimum basilicum) were kindly provided by Haje Organic Inputs. The organic components of the hydrosols (HL) were obtained through partitioning with 250 ml of hydrosol and 30 ml (3x) of petroleum ether. The ether was then evaporated with the aid of a rotary evaporator, and the resulting extract was dried with Na2SO4 and weighed. The hydrosol extracts and essential oils were analyzed by GC-FID and GC-MS.2 It was noted that only compounds with oxygenated functions were present in the HL, similar to those in the EO, varying only in isomerism or oxidation degree. The substances composing the EOs were divided into two groups called hydrocarbons (HC) and oxygenated (OXI), and the fraction each composed of the oils was calculated. The results were 21.30% HC and 78.16% OXI for French Lavender, Geranium 8.54% HC and 80.32% OXI, and for Basil was 51.22 HC and 48.33 OXI. And the percentage of organic components in each HL is 0.0072%, 0.0138%, and 0.0223%, respectively. It is observed that the OXI fraction content of the oil does not influence the yield of the HLs, as Lavender and Geranium oils show a high OXI percentage and low recovery yield. It can be concluded that the HLs are heterogeneous samples, that the oxygenated function substances are the only ones present in their composition, and that they originate from the corresponding essential oil. The yield is not determined by the chemical composition, but it is pointed out to be due to operational factors of the production. The results prove that essential oils and hydrosols from the same plant do not always have corresponding chemical compositions. Therefore, in some cases, they should not be applied with the same therapeutic purpose.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma5
Driany Tamami Yamashita de Carvalho, Heide Mendonça Moreira de Souza, Priscila Helena de Assis, Carla Alves de Siqueira Alciati, C. Ortolani
Introduction: Within the field of dentistry, essential oils are well-known and extensively researched; eugenol is one of the most used, which until recently characterized the predominant smell of dental offices. Children with congenital Zika virus syndrome (CZVS) have various impairments, and in the dental area, the vast majority exhibit underdevelopment of the stomatognathic system compared to established normality standards. Many use various medications, such as anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, sedatives, neuroleptics, among others, to control symptoms. These drug interactions can trigger involuntary muscle movements, including bruxism. There are several treatment proposals for teeth grinding and clenching, including appliance therapy, emotional therapies, medication, and also aromatherapy. Material and method: Syndromic and bruxist children were selected through validated questionnaires and clinical examination. A convenience sample of 19 syndromic children from Maceió was divided into two random groups: group 1 received a blend of essential oils, and group 2 received a control oil. They were instructed to apply it topically to the masseter, temples, and cervical area twice a day for two months. Sleep analysis was carried out through a questionnaire with 15 questions plus filling out a sleep chart for three days and collecting saliva in Salivette tubes for cortisol evaluation, with both data sets collected pre and post-use of essential oils. Discussion: Previous studies report that individuals with cognitive difficulties are more prone to bruxism due to spasticity, however, they are not definitive according to other studies. There are other factors such as stress, depression, external environmental stimuli that can influence this condition, in addition to the drug interaction they use to alleviate symptoms such as seizures, drooling, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness, insomnia. The etiology of bruxism is still considered multifactorial, requiring a multidisciplinary clinical team for more effective treatment. The use of essential oils as a stress and insomnia reliever is reported in studies with satisfactory results, being observed in this research. Result: In the finalization phase. Conclusion: Given the above, the proposal was to evaluate the efficacy of using essential oils in syndromic and bruxist children. Although we cannot confirm results yet, there are reports from mothers who evaluated the initiative positively, corroborating in some way the alleviation of symptoms and drug interactions, providing more emotional and physical comfort for those involved. However, more clinical trials are still necessary regarding the safety and efficacy aspects of essential oils.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma3
Driany Tamami Yamashita de Carvalho
Currently, there is a trend towards adopting treatments with more natural alternative products over synthetic ones. Essential oils are known for their numerous medicinal properties (from physical to emotional issues) and have been used by the population for millennia. They contain volatile compounds that have therapeutic properties. Their complex chemical composition provides plants with adaptive advantages in their environment and can be used as important active principles in products intended for human treatment. Essential oils also have antioxidant properties, preventing cellular damage and premature aging (such as lemon, lavender, and sweet orange essential oils, for example). Regarding antimicrobial properties, various essential oils have shown activity against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. For example, tea tree oil has been effective against various bacteria and fungi, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Candida albicans. Additionally, essential oils are widely used for analgesic purposes, such as peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus, and clove, or essential oils that can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote relaxation like lavender, sweet orange, bergamot, and ylang-ylang. Another interesting oil is used in important ingredients in incenses and perfumes, the extract from gum resins obtained from the Burseraceae family trees (Boswellia sp.) that have anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic effects. Chemical components like linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-ol, 1,8 cineole, pinenes, γ-terpinene, borneol, limonene, α-thujene, and menthol are some of the main components found in various essential oils. The most abundant phenol in oregano essential oil is a potent antibacterial agent. The aim was to report an individual clinical case, in home care, requested by a physical educator, of a female patient, leucoderma, 74 years old, residing in the State of São Paulo, presenting a chronic wound in the posteroinferior region of the right leg that was not responding to conventional methods (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, analgesics, in addition to laser therapy) for more than two months. She also faced respiratory problems, sleep difficulties, mild depression, and reduced mobility. She reported being a controlled diabetic, hypertensive, and having occupational asthma. As a requested choice, aromatherapy was the sought treatment, and a protocol was established considering both physical and emotional aspects, recommending topical and aromatic use of essential oils of oregano, lavender, tea tree, frankincense, in addition to fractionated coconut and rosehip vegetable oils as diluents. After 47 days, the wound had healed, and the patient showed optimism and improved sleep quality. Aromatherapy offers a holistic and gentle approach to treating various conditions, and this case is an inspiring example of how essential oils can make a difference in people's lives. However, more clinical studies with a larger population are n
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Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma2
Alexandro Ferreira Gomes
Introduction: Aromatherapy is an ancient practice performed by nurses, initially practiced by Florence Nightingale to calm wounded soldiers in the war and later consolidated by Marguerite Maury, considered an icon of modern Aromatherapy. This practice has sparked interest today due to its inclusion in Integrative and Complementary Health Practices and its congruence with the holistic vision present in nursing education and practice, which aims for care that reaches biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects. Objective: To describe the historical trajectory of ethical and legal aspects of nurse practice in Aromatherapy in Brazil. Material and Methods: This is a narrative review, in which publications from the Ministry of Health, the Federal Nursing Council, and Regional Nursing Councils were fully read, tracing a historical line of the legal developments of nurse practice in Aromatherapy. Searches used the keywords: aromatherapy, integrative practices in health, nursing, combined by the boolean indicator "and". These were organized in a chart that allows analyzing the evolution of these legislations over time. Results: Nursing, through its ethical and legal aspects, is a profession supported for the use of Aromatherapy in the nursing process in various health/disease situations. Nurses are allowed to prescribe essential oils, provided they have the training to do so that considers patient safety, and the development of institutional protocols is recommended. Nursing work in Aromatherapy has been recently regulated, with a minimum course load of 120 hours/lesson, in the form of free courses. Discussion and Conclusion: The ethical and legal aspects of Nursing in Aromatherapy have advanced, with solid ethical and legal bases. However, the lack of mandatory specialized education in the standards of the Ministry of Education, with courses subjected to evaluation and with a course load of over 360 hours/lesson, could mean a step back in the pursuit of in-depth knowledge, scientific research, and innovation. It is concluded that the regulation of Nursing in Aromatherapy is an important pathway opener for entrepreneurship, as well as consolidates its action as an integral member of the Integrative and Complementary Practices in Health.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma1
Tereza Cristina de Andrade Pereira da Silva
Introduction: This study was a practical intervention aimed at analyzing and demonstrating the effects of aromatherapy in a case of Atopic Dermatitis. One male child, aged 5, participated in this study with the following inclusion criteria: having a diagnosis and undergoing medical follow-up, engaging in necessary behavioral therapies, availability to participate in the study, undergoing therapeutic practice in a clinic weekly and at home daily. The skin is our boundary with the world, our body limit, the organ that allows us to feel, making exchanges and contact with the environment and people around us; it signals our emotions and affective needs. Materials and Methods: The treatment was carried out by a single professional. The sessions were held once a week, totaling 10 sessions of 45 minutes each. The following oils were used: Grape Seed Vegetable Oil: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial action, promotes wound healing, inhibits histamine production (assists in dermatitis treatment), and increases skin flexibility. Rosehip Vegetable Oil: Revitalizing action aiding in healing. Regenerating, recommended for wound care, eczema, skin lesions. Sweet Orange Essential Oil: Balance, comfort, and safety, anxiolytic, soothing, sedative, for colds and flu. Lemongrass Essential Oil: Strengthens family bonds, reduces stress and anxiety, and calms. Copaiba Essential Oil: Stress reducer, emotional soother, anti-inflammatory, healing, expectorant, anti-allergic, immune system booster. Lavender Essential Oil: Bactericidal, sedative action, recommended for stress and nervousness, dermatitis, healing, respiratory system, decongestant, bronchitis, colds. Protocol Description: An initial assessment was conducted, followed by the selection of oils to be used and the protocol definition. According to information provided by the mother, the child exhibited concentration and focus difficulties, sensory changes, respiratory issues like bronchitis and rhinitis, low immunity, and pruriginous, eczematous, scaly, and fissured cutaneous changes in the cubital fold, knee, and perioral regions, intensified after the birth of a sibling. Protocol Steps: Maternal-infant-family integration (essential oils of lemongrass and sweet orange were used olfactorily for 2 weeks); Cutaneous lesions (blend of copaiba and lavender essential oils diluted in grape seed and rosehip vegetable oils at 1.5%, for home and clinic use); Agitation and immunity (copaiba and lavender essential oils in an environmental diffuser once a day, for home and clinic use). Results: The results showed a decrease in motor and mental agitation, improved maternal/paternal-infant-family bonding, and significant improvement in dermatological conditions, with reduced eczema, itching, scaling, and dryness. Discussion and Conclusion: The application of aromatherapy requires technical and scientific knowledge, as well as the choice of oils. Aromatherapy is a complementary technique that adds to the existing behavioral and c
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Pub Date : 2024-04-09DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.iisinaroma4
Driany Tamami Yamashita de Carvalho, Heide Mendonça Moreira de Souza, Priscila Helena de Assis, Carla Alves de Siqueira Alciati, C. Ortolani
Introduction: With a significant increase in interest in recent years regarding essential oils, the purpose of this work was to identify how Dentistry has researched and utilized these substances through an integrative review of articles available in indexed databases. The bibliographic survey was conducted in November and December 2022, through electronic research, consulting the Pubmed and LILACS databases. The descriptors and boolean operators used were: "volatile oils" OR "essential oils" AND "dentistry". The material published between 2018 and 2022 indexed in the mentioned databases and with a free version was included. Studies that did not address the proposed study theme were excluded. Material and Method: Out of 104 scientific articles found, 29 studies were reviewed and analyzed. Result and Discussion: A variety of plant derivatives have been studied for their inhibitory effect on C. albicans biofilms and for cytotoxicity, several are considered promising for the development of future research and bioproducts applicable to human health. Clinical studies indicated that the EOs from Pelargonium graveolens and Zataria multiflora are potentially effective in treating oral candidiasis, and the most promising EOs were obtained from Allium tubeorosum, Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, and Coriandrum sativum L. Further non-clinical and clinical studies with these EOs are necessary to determine their potential use and safety for the treatment of oral candidiasis. Listerine mouthwash was often compared with other chemical agents, mainly chlorhexidine, which in terms of plaque control is considered the gold standard in efficacy and substantivity. However, the use of chlorhexidine has disadvantages like altered taste sensations, teeth discoloration. With all this, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that researchers analyze the use of natural products, such as extracts of herbs and plants, to combat these negative effects. In another randomized study, they concluded that the mouthwash containing aqueous extracts of essential oils was as effective antibacterial agents as chlorhexidine mouthwashes, corroborating with other descriptive and experimental studies. Conclusion: The articles demonstrated extensive study regarding essential oils in Dentistry, presenting various applications that are still being explored: they have potential in the development of preventive or therapeutic agents for various oral diseases, use in dental materials, and popular applications. There is still a need for more clinical trials to establish safety and efficacy in oral health due to the wide variety of existing essential oils.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-17DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.bjhae3
Ademir Carvalho Leite Júnior, Cristal de Castro Baioco Bastos
This review article examines the role of essential oils in hair health. Essential oils, derived from plants, are noted for their biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. They have gained popularity in hair care for their potential benefits, as hair is not only crucial for physical appearance but also for personal identity and expression. Traditional hair care products like minoxidil and shampoos may have drawbacks such as limited effectiveness, side effects, or high costs. Consequently, essential oils are being considered as natural alternatives, claimed to stimulate hair growth, prevent hair loss, and improve hair quality. However, scientific research on essential oils for hair health is scarce and inconclusive. The outcomes of essential oil treatments can vary based on factors like oil type, concentration, application method, and individual hair conditions. Risks such as allergic reactions and skin irritation are possible. The review aims to critically assess the current literature on essential oils for hair health. Topics include the molecular mechanisms of essential oils, their efficacy compared to conventional products, and optimal usage methods. The review also explores the psychological effects of essential oils on hair health and identifies areas for future research.
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Pub Date : 2024-01-17DOI: 10.62435/2965-7253.bjhae.2024.bjhae5
Elisama Ribeiro dos Santos
The present narrative review focuses on exploring the role of essential oils as a significant intervention in stress management. Stress, defined as an adaptive response to challenging stimuli, manifests in various spheres, with its approach being essential for the preservation of physical and emotional well-being. Essential oils present themselves as bioactive agents whose impact occurs on the nervous system through olfactory and cutaneous pathways, directly influencing emotional processes, memories, mood, and behavior. Notable among these essential oils are lavender, chamomile, and bergamot, recognized for their anti-stress properties. The application of these essential oils, whether through inhalation or cutaneous administration, demonstrates efficacy in promoting beneficial physiological and psychological effects. Individualization of treatment is emphasized, considering synergies, affinities, and personal preferences. The diversity of products, including diffusers and creams, amplifies application options, offering a flexible and personalized approach. In the clinical realm, the inclusion of essential oils in the stress management protocol is supported by their ability to modulate emotional responses and promote states of relaxation. In summary, essential oils emerge as a prominent and customizable strategy in stress treatment, contributing significantly to the promotion of physical and emotional balance in individuals.
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