Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral neuropathy and ischemic-reperfusion injury. Oxidative stress considered major cause of CTS. Linalool, component essential oils, has antioxidant activity. This study was designed to determine the effects linalool inhalation on oxidative in patients with CTS.This double-blind, placebo-controlled assessed Thirty-seven subjects, without CTS, were randomized 1% or carrier oil. 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity,...

Eucalyptus oil has been reported effective in reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the effects of eucalyptus inhalation on pain inflammatory responses after total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. Participants were randomized 1 : intervention group (eucalyptus group) or control (almond group). Patients inhaled almond for 30 min continuous passive motion (CPM) 3 consecutive days. Pain a visual analog scale (VAS), blood pressure, heart rate, C-reactive...

Abstract Objectives The monoterpenic oxide 1,8-cineole is a major component of many essential oils. We investigated its effects on systolic blood pressure (SBP) and oxidative stress in rats chronically exposed to nicotine. Methods Male Sprague–Dawley (100–120 g) were intraperitoneally injected with 0.8 mg/kg/day nicotine for 21 days, followed by 3 mg/kg the next day. Rats subsequently 0.01, 0.1 1 1,8-cineole, or 10 nifedipine. SBP was measured using tail cuff transducer, plasma nitrite...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect inhalation Salvia sclarea (clary sage; clary) or Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) essential oil vapors on autonomic nervous system activity in female patients with urinary incontinence undergoing urodynamic assessment. Study design, location, and subjects: This a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial carried out 34 incontinence. Outcome measure: subjects were randomized inhale lavender, clary, almond (control) at...

This study aimed to investigate the effects of inhalation essential oil Citrus aurantium L. var. amara (neroli oil) on menopausal symptoms, stress, and estrogen in postmenopausal women. Sixty‐three healthy women were randomized inhale 0.1% or 0.5% neroli almond (control) for 5 minutes twice daily days. Menopause‐related as determined by Menopause‐Specific Quality Life Questionnaire (MENQOL); sexual desire visual analog scale (VAS); serum cortisol concentrations, blood pressure, pulse, stress...

Background—Dyslipidemia is one of the prominent risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which leading cause death worldwide. Dyslipidemia has various causes, including metabolic capacity, genetic problems, physical inactivity, and dietary habits. This study aimed to determine association between dyslipidemia exposure heavy metals in adults. Methods—Using data from seventh Korean National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (2016–2017), 5345 participants aged ≥20 years who were tested metal...

Although Salvia sclarea (clary sage) is widely used in aromatherapy and has antioxidant antimicrobial properties, its mechanisms of action remain poorly understood. We therefore assessed whether clary sage effective treating endothelial dysfunction induced by chronic immobilization stress rats. Rats were intraperitoneally injected with almond oil, oil (5%, 10% or 20%), nifedipine once daily, followed (2 h/day) for 14 days. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) heart rate (HR) measured, as serum...

Background Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a significant global health concern due to its substantial burden on individuals and healthcare systems. In addition physical impact, DFU has emotional effects patients. This study analyzed the of inhaling clary sage (CS; Salvia sclarea L.) or linalyl acetate (LA) depression psychological factors in patients with DFU. Methods study, performed at Wound Center, enrolled patients, categorized as having mild moderate severe based visual analog scale (VAS)...

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the effect essential oil Citrus bergamia Risso (bergamot) on mouse blood vessels and analyse mechanism from a pharmacological perspective. Methods We investigated bergamot (BEO) vascular tonus during contraction aorta induced by prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) or noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Key findings In aortic rings, BEO (0.01, 0.1 0.2% v/v) reduced in dose-dependent manner, relaxed PGF2α. No significant difference extent...

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. (fennel) is used to flavor food, in cosmetics, as an antioxidant, and treat microbial, diabetic common inflammation. No study date, however, has assessed the anti-inflammatory effects of fennel experimental models The aims this were investigate model lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury. Mice randomly assigned seven groups (n=7~10). In five groups, mice intraperitoneally injected with 1% Tween 80-saline (vehicle), (125, 250, 500µl/kg), or dexamethasone...

Objective This study aimed to identify the distinct barriers and knowledge level of cervical cancer screening among female university students establish intervention strategies overcome these barriers. Methods used a mixed-methods design with 26 aged 20–29 years. We first conducted quantitative online survey for same participants, divided them into three groups, focus group interviews (FGIs). Group A: participants who had sexual experience undergone screening; B: not C: did have screening....

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the cardiovascular relaxing properties monoterpene alcohol (-)-linalool (LIN), a principal component several aromatic plants. Methods We assessed effects LIN on vascular contractility in mouse aortae and evaluated its underlying mechanisms action. Key findings found that dose-dependently relaxed tonus thoracic induced by prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2α, 3 μm). This effect, however, reduced pretreatment with nitric oxide synthase...

Smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases as well pulmonary dysfunction. In particular, adolescent smoking has been reported to have higher latent disease. Despite the and vulnerability of adolescents smoking, mechanisms underlying effects acute nicotine exposure on remain unknown. This study therefore evaluated mechanism linalyl acetate changes in rats with exposure.Parameters analyzed included heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity,...

Diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, the prevalence of diabetes among individuals over 30 years age in Korea has continuously increased. The current study therefore investigated association between high glycated hemoglobin (Hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c) levels according to group adults 20 old. We used data from 7th National Health Nutrition Examination Survey conducted by Centers Disease Control Prevention 2016 2017. Glycated...

This study investigated the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and physical activity (PA) at different levels in Korean adults for purpose of providing direction increasing HGS, which represents muscular strength, understanding PA HGS.

In this study, we compared the effect of essential oil Citrus bergamia Risso [bergamot, bergamot (BEO)] on intracellular Ca levels in vascular endothelial (EA) and mouse smooth muscle (MOVAS) cells, using fura-2 fluorescence technique. BEO caused an initial transient increase concentration ([Ca]i) EA followed by a decrease, whereas it induced sustained [Ca]i MOVAS cells. Linalyl acetate (LA) as major component BEO-induced mobilization was similar to The LA higher cells than rise...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.) inhalation by emergency nurses on their stress, compassion satisfaction, fatigue, burnout, blood pressure, and heart rate. Design: A randomized controlled trial. Setting/location: University hospital in Incheon. Subjects: This performed from May August 2018 after all subjects provided written informed consent. Fifty eligible were recruited randomly allocated inhale 5% oil sweet almond...

Worldwide, atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) are the leading cause of death and considered a major public health concern. Exposure to repeated inflammation may contribute development ASCVD, diet plays vital role in inflammation. In this study, we explored correlation between dietary inflammatory index (DII) 10-year ASCVD risk Korean adults. We used multistage, stratified sampling analyze representative sample adults aged 40-64 years from 7 th Korea National Health Nutrition...