Abstract

AROMA THERAPY IN MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS (MDD): AN ASSESSMENT

Anuj Kumar* and Abhay Jayprakash Gandhi

ABSTRACT

Major depressive disorder (MDD), which is called as recurrent depressive disorder, clinical is a mental condition that leads to a feeling of sadness and low self-esteem in an individual. Approximately 10% of the population suffering from depressive disorder at present. Treatment of depression by western psychiatry has several shortcomings viewed from the eastern point of view. Most medications for major depression have strong side effects. No effective treatment exists for people who are just feeling temporarily low. Patients need easy usable, less time consuming, compatible formulation so Aromatherapy is better option. In this, aromatic/essential oil is used that can easily administrate through inhalation and skin, and easily can be used by patient. The aim of this review is to explore the aromatherapy effect on major depressive disorders through various researches carried out on aromatherapy including its description and pharmacological activities.

Keywords: Depression, Aromatherapy, Medicated aromatic oils, Pharmacological studies.