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Aromatherapy: Treating with Smell in Elderly

Vineeth Joseph , Vineeth Joseph

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Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing 1(1):p 11-14, . | DOI: N\A
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 Aroma means smell. Smell and odors is used as a part of mind body modalities under the alternative system of health care. Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural oils which is extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other plant parts to enhance psychological and physical well being. Essential oils are extracted from variety of different parts of plants by different methods. It can be used for treating different health ailments. The different essential oils have its peculiarities for the treatment. It is mostly used along with the carrier oils to reduce its irritating effects. The use of aromatherapy can be made by different simple methods like massage, bath etc. But while caring the elderly precautions can be taken in order to maximize its effect as well as reduce the side effects.

Keywords: Aromatherapy; Elderly; Smell; Essential Oil; Carrier Oil

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