Current Situation and Thinking of Chinese Medicine Aromatherapy

Abstract

For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine uses the aromatic composition of natural aromatic plants, through massage, smell of incense and for external application produces an anti-disease and health care function on body. Traditional Chinese medicine aromatherapy can be used to refresh the brain, dispel evil spirits, expel mosquitoes, and have the function of invigorating, anti-wrinkle skin and skin care. In addition, there are a lot of applications for trauma and beauty. This article reviews the research achievements of aromatherapy in action mechanism and action pathway, and provides a reference for further study, development and application of aromatherapy.