15SW16 - Aromatherapy and Mental Health: Perspectives from Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine

Speaker: David Crow. Examines the relationships between fragrance, olfaction, the limbic system, moods and mental states according to concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, including:

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  Shen (spirit) disturbances and the Seven Pathological Emotions
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  Prana Vata (mind / breath current) and mental health
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  Essential Oils as botanical Chi and Prana
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  Using aromatherapy for the management of anger, depression, addictions, OCD and PTSD

Continuing Education for Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 general CME credits by

• Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)
• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)

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