The Appropriate Scent for each Person, According to Traditional Persian Medicine

Aim:Today the concept of personalized healthcare is highlighted in the health policies. Traditional systems of medicine often have the same approach. In Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) although human beings are mainly categorized into 4 groups and according to a humoral aspect but the physician should see each person as a unique individual. In this study, we aimed to review the categorization and features of suitable scents according to TPM for each category of people.MethodsIn this qualitative study, recommended scents, their categorization, indications, and precautions were extracted from reliable sources of TPM, including Canon of Medicine, Exir-e-azam, Makhzan-al-advieh, and Ghrabadin-e-salehi.ResultsScents play an important role in preventive and therapeutic approach of TPM. They can affect the nervous system and other associated organs, including digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. They are divided into two main categories of hot and cold, which can excite or sedate affected organs, respectively. We found 26 aromas recommended by TPM for health maintenance or cure in different people. The appropriate scent can help balancing the functions of specific systems. ConclusionsAccording to TPM, a scent is appropriate for a person when it is selected in accordance to the physical and psychological functions and reactions.

کلیدواژه ها:

Scent ، Person ، Traditional Persian Medicine