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[0] Vicki Pitman “Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach”
[1] NCBI, Antispasmodic effect of Mentha piperita essential oil on tracheal smooth muscle of rats.
[2] The anti-inflammatory activity of L-menthol compared to mint oil in human monocytes in vitro: a novel perspective for its therapeutic use in inflammatory diseases. Un studiu publicat in Jurnalul European de Cercetari Medicale sugereaza ca tratamentul cu ulei esential de menta are efecte antiinflamatorii – reducand simptomele tulburarilor inflamatorii cronice cum ar fi rinita alergica si astmul bronsic
[3] Researchgate, Volume 2, Issue 2, April- June, 2009 Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
[4] NCBI, The synergistic preservative effects of the essential oils of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) against acid-tolerant food microflora. Studiile arata ca uleiul esential de busuioc prezinta activitate antimicrobiana si poate ucide bacteriile, virusi, mucegaiul care pot duce la astm bronsic si leziuni respiratorii.
[5] NCBI, Frankincense National Center for Biotechnology Information -therapeutic properties.
[6] NCBI, The effects of camphor, eucalyptus and menthol vapour on nasal resistance to airflow and nasal sensation.
[7] NCBI, Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Primary Care: A Randomized Study Using Aromatic Herbs
[8] NCBI, National Center for Biotechnology Information -Effect of citrus lemon oil on growth and adherence of Streptococcus mutans.
[9] NCBI, Antibacterial activity of essential oils and their major constituents against respiratory tract pathogens by gaseous contact.
[10] Cytological Aspects on the Effects of a Nasal Spray Consisting of Standardized Extract of Citrus Lemon and Essential Oils in Allergic Rhinopathy
[11] NCBI, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties.
[12] NCBI, Antimicrobial effects of tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) on oral microorganisms. Un studiu realizat in 2000 in Germania a constatat ca uleiul de arbore de ceai prezinta activitate antimicrobiana impotriva unei game largi de bacterii, drojdii si ciuperci. Acesti microbi produc inflamatii si suprasolicita sistemul imunitar.
[13] NCBI, Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the leaf extracts and essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
[14] NCBI, Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future
[15] https://www.academia.edu, “The Heart of Aromatherapy” – Andrea Butje