The effect of lemon essential oil on the psychoemotional state and mental performance of elderly people
Abstract
The effect of lemon essential oil (EO) (Citrus limon L.) on elderly people when they inhale air containing vapors of lemon EO at a concentration of 1 mg/m3 has been studied. It was found that lemon EO has anxiolytic and antidepressant effects, improved self-esteem, mood and relaxation, and accelerated work with arrays of symbols. It is shown that the effect of lemon EO on a person's psychoemotional state and mental performance depends on the duration of exposure: the positive effect is manifested mainly with prolonged (30-40 minutes) exposure.
About the Authors
A. M. Yarosh
Никитский ботанический сад – Национальный научный центр
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
I. A. Batura
Никитский ботанический сад – Национальный научный центр
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. V. Sinitsyn
Никитский ботанический сад – Национальный научный центр
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. A. Borkuta
Никитский ботанический сад – Национальный научный центр
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Yarosh A.M., Batura I.A., Sinitsyn A.V., Borkuta M.A. The effect of lemon essential oil on the psychoemotional state and mental performance of elderly people. Bulletin of the State Nikitsky Botanical Gardens. 2026;(158):108-114. (In Russ.)
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