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Microwave ‘dry’ distillation as an useful tool for extraction of edible essential oils 微波“干”蒸馏作为一种有用的工具提取食用精油

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.09.007

N. Tigrine-Kordjani , B.Y. Meklati , F. Chemat

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引用次数: 43

Which essential oil is better for hygienic massage practice? 哪种精油更适合卫生按摩?

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2005.10.006

N. Donoyama, Y. Ichiman

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引用次数: 5

Research reports 研究报告

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.09.004

Bob Harris

引用次数: 0

In vitro activity of essential oils on microorganisms isolated from vaginal infections 精油对阴道感染分离微生物的体外活性研究

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.09.005

A. Schwiertz , C. Duttke , J. Hild , H.J. Müller

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引用次数: 36

To what extent does aromatherapy use in palliative cancer care improve quality of life and reduce levels of psychological distress? A literature review 在姑息性癌症治疗中使用芳香疗法在多大程度上改善了生活质量并减少了心理困扰水平?文献综述

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.01.003

L.J. Bowers

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引用次数: 9

Identification of the volatile constituents of Brachystegia eurycoma Harms 短肌肌肉瘤挥发性成分的鉴定

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.09.002

A.O. Ogunbinu , I.A. Ogunwande , T.M. Walker , W.N. Setzer

引用次数: 7

Investigations on the essential oil of Cymbopogon giganteus from Benin for its potential use as an anti-inflammatory agent 贝宁巨足香蒲精油抗炎作用的研究

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.01.001

G.A. Alitonou , F. Avlessi , D.K. Sohounhloue , H. Agnaniet , J.-M. Bessiere , C. Menut

引用次数: 62

Antibacterial activity of essential oils, hydrosols and plant extracts from Australian grown Lavandula spp. 澳洲薰衣草精油、水溶胶及植物提取物的抗菌活性。

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.01.007

T. Moon, J.M. Wilkinson, H.M.A. Cavanagh

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引用次数: 69

Studies on the essential oil composition and antimicrobial activity of Thymus algeriensis Boiss. et Reut 阿尔及利亚胸腺精油成分及抑菌活性研究。et Reut

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.04.003

T. Dob , D. Dahmane , T. Benabdelkader , C. Chelghoum

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引用次数: 96

For a deeper understanding of tea tree oil: Fresh is best – why we should only use fresh oil at any concentration 为了更深入地了解茶树油:新鲜的是最好的-为什么我们应该只使用新鲜的油在任何浓度

International Journal of Aromatherapy Pub Date : 2006-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijat.2006.09.009

D. Wabner, K. Geier, D. Hauck

引用次数: 10