Comparison of the Effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage with Ginger and Sesame Oil on Joint Pain and Stiffness in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder that occurs in 60% to 90% of people older than 65 years. The prevalence of osteoarthritis is reported to be between 19.2% and 28.2%, and predictably this disease will be the fourth leading cause of chronic disability in the world by 20202. A consequence of osteoarthritis is the presentation of clinical symptoms including joint pain, decreased range of the joint motion (ROM), inflammation, and swelling of the joint. Treatment of osteoarthritis includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches and surgery as a last resort. Due to the wide range of side-effects of drug treatments, including nausea and peptic ulcer, it is very important to consider non-pharmaceutical treatments such as aromatherapy.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the plants used for aromatherapy. It has a fragrant smell and pungent taste and has long been used to treat various diseases such as colds, nausea, gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, and stomach ulcers. Several beneficial characteristics have so far been known for ginger, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant effects.

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Potential Therapeutic Use of Aromatherapy for Insomnia

February 13, 2025

Delayed treatment of insomnia-related symptoms can harm physical health and increase the psychological burden. In addition to oral medications and some physical therapies, aromatherapy can help overcome some treatment-related side effects. Currently, patients with insomnia often receive non-drug treatment options. Aromatherapy is considered a superior strategy to improve sleep quality in people with insomnia. Aromatherapy uses a pure plant essence, which has no drug side effects and is not addictive. In addition, it enters the body easily, and its use is simple and convenient. The effectiveness of aromatherapy has been widely confirmed, for example, psychological rehabilitation of American army members, treatment in children with autism, and strategy to improve the immunity of children with AIDS. Aromatherapy has been widely developed in Chile and Peru. In ancient times, people used natural plants to achieve health care and cure diseases. Gradually, these methods have evolved into the currently available aromatherapy.

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Ginger Essential Oil for Prevention of Multiple Sclerosis

January 30, 2025

Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating condition where the myelin sheath that covers nerve cells is damaged disrupting nervous system signals and resulting in numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and/or paralysis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects each person differently, with some symptoms being temporary and others long-lasting and more severe. The exact cause of Multiple sclerosis is not known, but, genetic factors and environmental exposures can be introduced as a reason. Currently, there is no definite cure for Multiple sclerosis (MS), therefore, finding a fully effective and safe treatment has been widely considered. Some drugs such as fingolimod are used in clinic. The reason for choosing fingolimod as a standard drug is that it has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier using radiolabeling, and this drug can prevent demyelination of axon fibers, and inhibit lymphocyte proliferation, and it has anti-inflammatory properties. Similar to the function of fingolomod, the essential oil of ginger was reported to have the properties of the blood-brain barrier action, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and in general its neuroprotective properties.

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Essential oils, their therapeutic properties, and implication in dentistry: A review

January 15, 2025

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are identified as the most important among oral health problems globally. Oral diseases adversely affect the general health too. Quality of life and the working capacity of an individual are also affected. The antibacterial agents that are currently used for treatment of oral health problems are reported to cause several side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc., Increasing bacterial resistance to the drugs is also a major concern. Because of the adverse effects, increasing bacterial resistance, and high cost associated with the standard therapeutic procedure, there is a need to explore new therapeutic agents and conduct further clinical research on traditional medicines obtained from various plant sources.

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The Synergistic Hepatoprotective Activity of Rosemary Essential Oil and Curcumin

January 1, 2025

Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol, Paracetamol) is the number one cause of acute liver failure in the USA, Canada, and UK. Exceeding 3,250 mg to 3,900 mg (depending on the type and strength) per day can cause liver harm. Acute liver failure can happen after one very large dose of acetaminophen, or after higher than recommended doses every day for several days. Curcumin, a major bioactive compound in turmeric herb, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, which helps protect tissues and organs. Curcumin is well-recognized for its hepatoprotective activity, which was emphasized using different in vivo hepatic injury and hepatic carcinoma models such as alcohol-induced hepatic fibrosis, aflatoxin-induced liver injury heavy metals-induced liver damage, and paracetamol (Para) induced liver toxicity.

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