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Essential Oils and the Central Nervous System Essential Oils and the Central Nervous System
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Mechanisms of Action of Essential Oils Mechanisms of Action of Essential Oils
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Aromatherapy for Addiction Symptoms Aromatherapy for Addiction Symptoms
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22.2 C22.2The Role of Aromatherapy in the Treatment of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
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Published:September 2018
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Aromatherapy can be an important tool in the treatment of substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. When used by trained specialists, essential oils are safe, simple, and effective both in alleviating symptoms as well as helping increase self-awareness and transform consciousness. Olfaction is a powerful sensory modality, and olfactory receptors have been found in nearly every tissue of the body and parts of the Central Nervous System (CNS) relevant to addiction and motivation. Essential oils are widely used to support and alleviate nervous symptom disorders such as those triggered by addiction (i.e., anxiety, sleep problems, panic attacks, depression, stress etc.). The available scientific literature supports the traditional uses of the most common essential oils in this domain and is encouraging for the continued development of these powerful plants extracts for addiction support.
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