Óleos essenciais: aspectos gerais e usos em terapias naturais

Authors

  • Bruna Fernanda Murbach Teles Machado IBB-Unesp Botucatu
  • Ary Fernandes Junior

Keywords:

Natural therapies, Natural products, Essential oil, Aromatherapy

Abstract

Traditional knowledge is now a source for research in the search for new biologically active compounds and how effective therapy that addresses the current health care. Health policies using these sources have been encouraged by international and national organizations like the World Health Organization and the Brazilian Ministry of Health. Aromatherapy and essential oils are one of these strands rising trade and as an object of study. This monograph aims to present general aspects about essential oils and their use in natural therapies such as aromatherapy.

Author Biographies

  • Bruna Fernanda Murbach Teles Machado, IBB-Unesp Botucatu
    Naturóloga formada pela UNISUL. Mestre e doutoranda em Biologia geral e aplicada pela UNESP.
  • Ary Fernandes Junior
    Professor Assistente Doutor do Instituto de Biociências da Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho- Graduação em Ciências Biológicas Modalidade Licenciatura pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho; mestrado  e doutorado  em Agronomia (Energia na Agricultura-FCA/UNESP/Botucatu) pela Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho.

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