The Effect of Aromatherapy on Psychological Repercussions of Cancer Patients

Year 2023, , 1 - 6, 20.08.2023

Baraa Almansour

https://doi.org/10.55549/zbs.872897

Abstract

Essential oils that derive from aromatic plants are typically obtained by steam distillation known as important sources of novel therapeutic molecules. Also during distillation, part of these essential oil components become dissolved in and remain in the distillation water and giving a ‘product’ called as hydrosol, which is also known as the distillate water. Hydrosol possess various applications in health, cosmetic and food industries selectively contains polar volatile components. Also, it find application in aromatherapy that has been steadily gaining popularity in today’s society as a form of complementary and alternative medicine. This review discuss bioactive properties of some important hydrosol and their medicinal potential.

Keywords

medical properties, essential oil, Hydrosol

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