Advances in modern biological research on aromatherapy
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As a treatment method in complementary and alternative medicine, aromatherapy may work through skin absorption or respiratory system. This article briefly describes the origin, function and types of aromatherapy, and the properties, tastes and functions of aromatic herbs. This article reviews the good effects of aromatherapy on pain relief, anxiety intervention, antidepressant and sleep improvement in modern clinical applications, and explains the biological mechanisms, in order to provide reference for its clinical rational application.
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