JPH0757733B2 - Awakening fragrance composition and cosmetics - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a fragrance composition comprising an essential oil having a specific physiological activity and an essential oil having an effect of enhancing the physiological activity, and a fragrance composition thereof. Relates to cosmetics containing.

[Prior Art] Aromatherapy that has been transmitted to the private sector for a long time, as described in "Aromatherapy" by Robert Tisland, translated by Rintaro Takayama (Fragrance Journal, 1985), for example. It is known that certain essential oils are effective for the symptoms. For example, it is known that lemon oil is effective for migraine and basil oil is effective for loss of appetite. Further, recently, scientific analysis of aromatherapy has been advanced, and for example, in JP-A-61-267526, an aroma component is administered at a concentration considerably lower than a concentration conventionally used for a certain essential oil. Then, there is a stress relieving effect, JP-A-63-199293 discloses that some natural essential oils have a stimulating action at a certain concentration or more, and JP-A 1-254628 and 1-2546.
JP-A No. 29-29 describes that even a specific distillation fraction component from a certain kind of natural essential oil exhibits a sedative or wakeful action. However, the inventions described in each of these publications are based on knowledge of a specific action of a specific essential oil known as folklore, and the effective concentration and effective fraction are simply It is only determined and does not teach new physiological or pharmacological actions.

The use of several essential oils in combination is described in, for example, Shirley Price, "Practical Aromatherapy" translated by Hayashi Taro Takayama (Fragrance Journal, 1987), from among a group of essential oils having specific effects. There is only a description that an essential oil having a fragrance that suits one's taste can be used in combination, and there is no disclosure about an essential oil capable of enhancing the action of physiological activity of an essential oil.

On the other hand, as social life has become more complicated in recent years, more and more people are complaining of symptoms such as headache, gastrointestinal upset, and insomnia, despite the absence of specific etiologies such as infection and organic lesions. Many are thought to be the cause.
For such a symptom, it is possible to consider application of so-called aroma therapy using an aroma substance, but in the conventional aroma therapy, a certain essential oil empirically determined for a certain specific symptom is used. The limited response to use was dominant, and the effect was not always satisfactory. Therefore, effective aromatherapy has been long awaited even for symptoms with complicated image such as stress disease.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The mechanism in which symptoms are caused by stress is described, for example, in Masatoshi Tanaka, "What kind of brain does stress have?" (Kodansha, 1987).
According to the above, noradrenaline in the brain increases due to the influence of mental and physical stressors, and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system is stimulated, and as a result, various physiologically active substances, for example, adrenocorticotropic hormone-releasing factor. (CRF), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), adrenocortical hormone, or adrenal medulla hormone is abnormally released, which is said to be the cause of the breakdown of homeostasis in the body. Therefore, in order to reduce a specific symptom caused by stress, it is not enough to use a specific essential oil that has been conventionally said to be able to reduce the specific symptom, and it is the root of the symptom. It seems necessary to normalize the body's homeostasis.

The present inventor, while considering the above points, as a result of extensive studies on various combinations of essential oils, a group capable of enhancing the physiological activity of essential oils that have been conventionally known to be effective for specific symptoms. It was found that the essential oil of These are known as essential oils having a wakefulness action, and generally act on the cranial nerves to elevate their consciousness level (wakefulness), and in the present invention, contribute to normalization of the above homeostasis. Conceivable.
The present invention is based on such findings.

[Means for Solving the Problems] Accordingly, the present invention provides (a) at least one physiologically active essential oil selected from the group consisting of an appetite-promoting essential oil and a fatigue-recovering essential oil, and (b) anise oil, cypress oil, Cedarwood oil, camphor oil, juniper oil, thyme oil, hyssop oil, bergamot oil, eucalyptus oil, benzoic oil, perfume oil, rosewood oil, mackerel oil, pine oil, ylang ylang oil, orange oil, cardamom oil, sandalwood oil , Jasmine oil, sage oil, neroli oil, basil oil, peppermint oil,
And an at least one activity-enhancing essential oil selected from the group consisting of lemon oil and rosemary oil.

Furthermore, the present invention also relates to an awakening cosmetic product comprising the above-mentioned perfume composition.

As described above, the fragrance composition of the present invention comprises a combination of at least one physiologically active essential oil (a) and at least one activity-enhancing essential oil (b).

The bioactive essential oil (a) used in the present invention is any essential oil that is effective for a certain condition. Specific examples of these will be described later.

On the other hand, the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) used in the present invention is an essential oil contained in the above group, and these are essential oils having a wakefulness action. However, the present inventors have found that, when any of these activity-enhancing essential oils (b) is used in combination with the bioactive essential oil (a), the activity of the bioactive essential oil (a) can be enhanced / improved. It is the first thing I found.

Each essential oil that can be used as the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is represented by the name described in the present specification, but each of these essential oils will be briefly described. For example,

Anise oil is, for example, Pimpinella anisu belonging to the family Apiaceae.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of m fruits. This essential oil is generally used for spices, liqueurs or pharmaceuticals [Toshio Yoshida, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 362 (1980), Asakura Shoten].

Cypress oil is, for example, Cypressus belonging to the Cypress family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of sempervirens L. var. stricta Ait. This essential oil is used in a variety of blended fragrances [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 1
15 (1990), Zenkabo].

Cedarwood oil is used, for example, in Lebanese cedar (Cedrus lib
ani Barr.), Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica Mane)
tti), cedar (Cedrus deodara Loud.), southern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana L.) or juniper (Sabina chinensis Ant.). This essential oil is used, for example, as a compounded fragrance for Oris base, amber base or leather base [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 2
50 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Camellia oil is Cinnamomum camphora Si from the Lauraceae family.
eb.) stem, branches, leaves or roots can be obtained by steam distillation, the main component is camphor, industrial raw materials, pharmaceuticals,
Used in insect repellents and fragrances [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 73 (1990), Yukabo].

Juniper oil can be obtained, for example, from Juniperus co.
mmunis L.) fruit can be obtained by steam distillation. In addition, this fruit of Euglena is used for flavoring during the production of a gin-type alcoholic beverage, and at that time, juniper oil can be obtained as a by-product. This essential oil is used as a flavor for fragrances, liquors, mouth-cooling agents, etc. [Aroma Encyclopedia, edited by Japan Fragrance Association, 214 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Thyme oil is, for example, thyme (Thymus v
ulgaris L.) can be obtained by steam distillation, and is used as a modulator for natural flavors such as jasmine, hyacinth, and violet. Furthermore, soap, tonic, lotion,
It is used as a cologne, mouth freshener, and toothpaste fragrance [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 260 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Hyssop oil can be obtained, for example, by steam-distilling leaves or spikes of willow mint (Hyssopus officinalis L.) belonging to the Labiatae family, and is also used in cosmetics as well as flavors such as beverages and confectionery [Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Scents, 323 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Bergamot oil can be obtained, for example, from Citrus bergamia Risso et
It can be obtained from the fruits of Poit, NORutaceae by the squeezing method, and is mainly used in cosmetics as a top note fragrance [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, fragrance encyclopedia, 370 (1989),
Asakura Shoten].

Eucalyptus oil is, for example, Eucalyptus, which belongs to the family Myrtaceae.
globulus Labill., Eucalyptus dives Schauer Type,
Eucalyptus macarthuri H. Deane et JHMaiden, Eucal
It can be obtained by steam distillation of leaves of yptus citriodora Hook and related plants, and is used for oral preparations such as cough suppressors, gargles and toothpastes, medicinal agents such as fungicides and insecticides, perfume raw materials and flotation agents. [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 122 (1990), Yukabo].

Benzo oil is, for example, Styrax tonki, which belongs to the family Scutellariae.
nensis Craib et Hortwick, or Styrax benoides Cr
It can be obtained by making a cut on the trunk of aib and steam-distilling or ethanol-extracting the exuded and solidified resin, and it is used as a fragrance, especially as a fragrance for soaps [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, fragrance encyclopedia, 376 (1989 ), Asakura Shoten].

The balm oil is, for example, Boswellia carterii Birdw, Boswellia frereana, which is a plant belonging to the family Orchidaceae.
Birdw, Boswellia thurifera, Boswellia papyrifera H
ochst, Boswellia bhaudarjiana Birdw, Boswellia sac
ra Flueckiger, Boswellia serrata, or Boswellia
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the resin that exudes from the bark of glabra and is used as a fragrance compounding fragrance [edited by the Japan Perfume Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 65 (198
9), Asakura Shoten].

Rosewood oils are available, for example, from Aniba duckei Kosterm, An
ibarosaeodora Ducke, Aniba rosaeodora var.amazonic
a Ducke, Aniba parviflora Mez., Ocotea caudata Me
z., or Priotium altissimum March, can be obtained by steam distillation and is generally used as a perfume for cosmetics [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrance, 380
(1989), Asakura Shoten].

The mackerel oil can be obtained, for example, by steam-distilling whole plants of Menta arvensis, and is widely used as a medicine, toothpaste, lotion, flavor for food, or flavoring agent for cosmetics [Hiroshi Kameoka, of essential oil Chemistry, 86 (1990), Zenkabo].

Pine oil can be found in Japanese pine (Pinus palustris Mill.)
Steam-distilled processed products of other Pinus wood materials can be obtained by solvent-distillation of steam-distilled waste chips, or can be obtained by solvent extraction, as perfumes, sizing agents for the paper industry, etc. Used [Aroma Encyclopedia, edited by Japan Perfume Association, 291 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Ylang-ylang oil is, for example, Cana belonging to the Anemoneaceae family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation or solvent extraction of flowers of nga odorata forma genuina, and is used as a blended fragrance [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 112 (1990), Yukabo].

Orange oil can be obtained, for example, by squeezing the fruits of Citrus sinensis, a plant belonging to the Rutaceae subfamily Citrus, and is used for flavors for beverages or foods, as well as cosmetics, soaps or pharmaceuticals. [Aroma Encyclopedia, edited by Japan Fragrance Association, 73 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Cardamom oil is, for example, Elettaria cardamomum Maton
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the fruit of var.minuscula Burk. It is added to liqueur as well as confectionery or sauce as a flavor [Kameoka Hiroshi, The Chemistry of Essential Oil, 94 (1990), Zenkabo. ].

Sandalwood oils are typically Santalum alb from East India.
um, Eucharya spicata (or Santa from Australia)
lum spicatum), Santalum lanceolatum, Eremophila m
It can be obtained by chopping wood and roots such as itchelli or East African Osyris tenuifolia and steam distilling. This essential oil is one of the important fragrance materials [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 198 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Jasmine oils include, for example, Jasminum officinale L. and Taiwan Sakai (Ja
sminum officinale L. var. grandiflorum) flowers can be obtained as an absolute by subjecting concrete obtained by solvent extraction to alcohol treatment. This essential oil is used as a high-grade flavoring agent or a flavoring agent for foods [Kameoka,
Essential Oil Chemistry, 139 (1990), Sokabo].

Sage oil (sometimes called salvia oil) can be obtained, for example, by steam-distilling the dried leaves of Salvia officinalis L. belonging to the Labiatae family. This essential oil is used not only as a flavor but also as a flavoring agent for cologne water, lotion, etc. [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 84 (1990), Yukabo].

Neroli oil can be obtained, for example, by steam-distilling flowers of Citrus aurantium. This essential oil is important as a raw material for perfumes [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 77 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Basil oil is used, for example, in the perilla family (Ocimum basil).
icum L.) flowers or whole plants can be obtained by steam distillation, and it is used as a flavor of food and also as a flavoring agent for soaps [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 90 (1990), Soubou].

Peppermint oil can be obtained, for example, by steam-distilling the whole plant of Mentha piperita var.vulgaris L. of the Lamiaceae family, and is used as a flavor for various flavors and cosmetics [Kameoka Hiroshi , Chemistry of essential oils, 87 (1990), Sokabo].

Lemon oil is, for example, lemon (Citrus) belonging to the Rutaceae family.
limone (L.) Burum f.) can be obtained by squeezing the skin, all kinds of food flavors,
It is used as a fragrance for cosmetics such as perfumes, or as a fragrance for soaps [Hiro Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 137 (199
0), Zenkabo].

Rosemary oil is, for example, mannose wax (Romaceae)
smarinus officinalis L.), which can be obtained by steam distillation of flowers, leaves or whole plants, and is used as a fragrance for soaps or cosmetics, or a fragrance for sprays [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 90 (199
0), Zenkabo].

In the present invention, the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

In the present invention, an appetite-promoting essential oil and / or a fatigue-recovering essential oil is used as the bioactive essential oil (a). As an appetite-promoting essential oil, that is, an essential oil that can improve appetite,
Mention may be made of oregano oil, black pepper oil, medicinal oil, fennel oil, nutmeg oil, tarragon oil, cinnamon oil, kamille oil or ginger oil. By combining these appetite-promoting essential oils (a) and the above-mentioned activity-enhancing essential oils (b), an appetite-promoting perfume composition effective for patients with anorexia can be obtained.

Further, as a fatigue-recovering essential oil, that is, an essential oil effective for fatigue recovery, marjoram oil, geranium oil, clove oil,
Savory oil, borneol, lavender oil, melissa oil, clary sage oil, rose oil or lemongrass oil can be mentioned. These fatigue recovery essential oils (a)
By combining the above-mentioned activity-enhancing essential oil (b), a fatigue-recovering perfume composition is obtained.

Each essential oil that can be used as the physiologically active essential oil (a) in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is represented by the name described in the present specification, but each of these essential oils will be briefly described. For example,

Oregano oil is, for example, Origanum vulgare of the Labiatae family.
L., Lippa graveolens HBK. Or Lippa of the vine family
berlandieri S. or Spanish type Coridot
It can be obtained by steam distillation of fresh or dry leaves of hymus capitatus L. during flowering. This essential oil is used as a flavor [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Aroma, 71 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Black pepper oil is, for example, Pi which belongs to pepper family.
It can be obtained by crushing immature fruits of per nigrum L. and steam-distilling. This essential oil is generally used as a spice [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Fragrances, 361 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Medication oils are, for example, Geraniales Burseraceae Commiphora, Commiphorae belonging to the family Orchidaceae genus Miranuki
phora abyssinica Engler, Commiphora schimperi Engl
er, Commiphora myrrha Engler var.molmol, Commiphor
aplayfairii Engler, Commiphora serrulata Engler, C
It can be obtained by steam distillation of a resin exuding from bark such as ommiphora hiidebrandtii Engler. This essential oil is used as a blended fragrance and flavor [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Scents, 402 (1989),
Asakura Shoten].

Fennel oil is, for example, Foeniculum v
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the fruits of ulgare Mill. This essential oil is generally used as a flavoring agent for toothpaste or a flavor for foods, as a preservative or as a gastrointestinal carminative [Edit by the Japan Fragrance Association, Fragrance Encyclopedia, 234 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Nutmeg oil is, for example, Myristica which belongs to the nutmeg family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of dried fragrance Houttuyn crushed seeds without nutmeg butter, and is used as a flavor for confectionery or processed foods or as a perfume for perfumes and cosmetics. Encyclopedia, 278 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Taragon oil is, for example, Antemisia drac belonging to the Asteraceae family.
unculus L. (French) or Antemisia drucunculo
It can be obtained by steam distillation of whole plants of ides Pursh (Russian species), and is used as a flavor and also as a modulator for perfume and cosmetics [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, fragrance encyclopedia, 262 ( 1989), Asakura Shoten].

Cinnamon oil is, for example, Cinnamomum zeyla of the Lauraceae family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the bark and leaves of nicum Nees, and is used as a food flavor, soap, cosmetics or industrial raw material [Kameoka Hiroshi, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 77 (1990), Sohua Bunch].

Camille oil is, for example, Matricaria cha which belongs to the Asteraceae family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of dried flowers of momilla L., or Anthemis nobilis L. This essential oil is used as a fragrance for shampoo, soap or perfume [edited by the Japan Perfume Association, Encyclopedia of Scents, 111 (198
9), Asakura Shoten].

Ginger oil is, for example, Zingiber belonging to the ginger family
It can be obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizome of officinale Roscoe and is used as a flavor for candy, etc.
9), Asakura Shoten].

Marjoram oil can be obtained, for example, from Origanum majorana (Major
ana hotensis), or Thymus mastichina (Majorana
silvestre Lzaro, Majorana silvestre Tomillo blan
It can be obtained by steam distillation of the whole plant of co). This essential oil is used not only as a flavor but also as a raw material for fragrances.
87 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Geranium oil is, for example, Pelargonium from the family Furoaceae.
graveolens, Pelargonium radula, Pelargonium roseum
u, Pelargonium capitatum, Pelargonium odoratissimu
It can be obtained by steam-distilling the leaves such as m, or Pelargonium denticulatum. This essential oil is used as a blended fragrance [edited by the Japan Fragrance Association, Encyclopedia of Aroma, 254 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Clove oil is, for example, Eugenia ca, which belongs to the family Myrtaceae.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of flower buds, flower stalks, leaves or twigs of ryophyllata (or Syzygium aramaticum), and is also used as a source of synthetic raw materials in addition to mixed flavors for cosmetics, flavors or pharmaceuticals. Encyclopedia, Aroma Encyclopedia, 165 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Savory oil is, for example, Satureia hor belonging to the Labiatae family.
Tensis L. or Satureia montana L. can be obtained by steam-distilling the ears or the whole grass after drying in the shade, and is used as a flavor or a flavoring agent for cosmetics. 245 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Borneol is an optically active compound contained in various essential oils as an aroma component, and d-forms are contained in agate trees, rosemary, lavender, and the like, and l-forms are contained in agate flowers, lemongrass, and the like. It has a weak camphor-like odor and is used as a flavoring agent, cosmetics or medicine, as well as a food-like flavor [Ryoichi Akahoshi, Kagaku no Kagaku, 133 (1988) Dainippon Tosho].

Lavender oil is, for example, Lavandula officina of the Labiatae family.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of lis Chaix. flowers and is used as a fragrance for cosmetics such as perfume, lotion, cologne or soap [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oil, 92 (1990), Zenkabo ].

Melissa oil is, for example, Melissa offici, which belongs to the Labiatae family.
It can be obtained by steam-distilling nalis Linn stems or leaves and is used in beverages [edited by Japan Perfumery Industry Association, Handbook of Food Flavors, 383 (1990), Food Chemistry Newspaper].

Clary sage oil is, for example, Salvia sclarea of the Labiatae family.
It can be obtained by steam-distilling L. spikelets or whole plants and is used as a blended flavor or food flavor [Hiroshi Kameoka, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 83 (199
0), Zenkabo].

Rose oil can be obtained, for example, from Rosa centifolia L., Rosa damasce.
It can be obtained by steam distillation of flowers of na Mill., Rosa alva L., or Rosa gallica L. This essential oil is used as a blended fragrance [edited by the Japan Aroma Association, Encyclopedia of Aroma, 453 (1989), Asakura Shoten].

Lemongrass oil can be obtained, for example, from Cymbopogon flexuosus (D.
C.) Staph or Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Staph leaves can be obtained by steam distillation and are used as a source of citral which is the main component [Kameoka Hiroshi, Chemistry of Essential Oils, 60 (1990), Soubou].

In the present invention, the physiologically active essential oil (a) and the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) can be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds. Hereinafter, in the perfume composition of the present invention, a component comprising one or a combination of two or more kinds of the physiologically active essential oil (a) and the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) is used as a bioactive essential oil component (a) and an activity-enhancing essential oil component ( Sometimes referred to as b).

The perfume composition of the present invention can contain the physiologically active essential oil component (a) and the activity-enhancing essential oil component (b) in arbitrary amounts. The essential oils of the component (a) and the component (b) can be mixed and contained from various viewpoints, but it is preferable that the essential oils are mixed and contained from the viewpoint of the fragrance that they have,
It is particularly preferable that the essential oils are contained in an amount such that the aromas of the essential oils are similar. That is, in the present invention, since it is important that the scent of each essential oil contained in the fragrance composition stimulates the olfactory sense, the physiologically active essential oil component (a) has a strong odor, and the activity-enhancing essential oil component ( When b) has a weak odor, the amount of the activity-enhancing essential oil component (b) is relatively increased,
In the opposite case, the amount of the physiologically active essential oil component (a) can be relatively increased.

Regarding the odor intensity of natural essential oils used for aroma therapy,
For example, by Robert Tisland, translated by Taro Takayama, "Aromatherapy" (Fragrance Journal, 1985).
There is a description in. That is, benzoic oil, cypress oil (cypress oil), cedarwood oil, bergamot oil, melissa oil, or lavender oil is used as an essential oil having an odor strength of 4; neroli oil, clary sage oil, camphor oil is used as an essential oil having an odor strength of 5. Oil, juniper oil, patchouli oil, sandalwood oil (sandalwood oil), marjoram oil; essential oils with an odor strength of 6 are ylang-ylang oil, fennel oil (fennel oil), geranium oil, hissop oil, rosemary oil; odor The essential oils with strength of 7 are black pepper oil, jasmine oil, perfume oil, basilico oil (basil oil), rose oil, peniroyal oil, peppermint oil, myrrh oil; the essential oil with odor strength of 8 is eucalyptus oil; Examples of essential oils having an odor strength of 9 include kamille oil and cardamom oil.

The intensity of these odors was determined by the method of L. Appel [eg, Ryoichi Akahoshi, Kagaku no Kagaku, 46 (1988) Dainippon Tosho]. That is, according to the method of L. Appel, the odor intensity of 1% citral dissolved in odorless diethyl phthalate was set to 0, and the odor intensity of 100% citral was set to 5, and the logarithmic distribution was made in 5 steps during this period, Concentration It is defined that the odor intensity increases by 1 for each (ie, about 2.5) -fold increase, and standard citral solutions having odor intensity 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were prepared and compared. Determines the odor intensity of other scented substances.

For example, a physiologically active essential oil (a) having an odor strength of 9 (for example, Camille oil) and an activity-enhancing essential oil (b) having an odor strength of 4 (for example, benzoic oil) are blended to prepare a mixture of both essential oils. When it is desired that the aroma is felt to the same degree, 1 part by weight of the former essential oil (a) and about 100 parts by weight of the latter essential oil (b) are mixed. When three or more kinds of essential oils are mixed, it is preferable that the essential oils have the same odor intensity, but they may be mixed in any amount. In addition, L.Appe
Since the odor intensity of l et al. is in the case of an ideal solution without mutual interference, refer to the odor intensity data when mixing various essential oils such as the natural essential oil used in the present invention. It is preferable to carry out a sensitivity test in accordance with the above and to determine the compounding ratio based on the result. In addition, when the interaction between the essential oils to be blended is strong and one of the odors becomes extremely weak, put each essential oil in a separate container independently or use different base materials (for example, gel material). It is also possible to independently generate the fragrance component by, for example, impregnating the fragrance.

The preferred blending ratio for the fragrance composition of the present invention is 99 to 1% by weight of the activity-enhancing essential oil component (b) relative to 1 to 99% by weight of the physiologically active essential oil component (a).

The appetite-enhancing fragrance composition of the present invention comprises oregano oil, black pepper oil, myrrh oil, fennel oil, nutmeg oil, tarragon oil, cinnamon oil, kamille oil and / or ginger oil as the physiologically active essential oil component (a). , One or more essential oils having a stimulating action, which consist of the above groups, as the activity-enhancing essential oil component (b).

The fatigue-recovering perfume composition of the present invention comprises marjoram oil, geranium oil, clove oil, savory oil, borneol, lavender oil, melissa oil, clary sage oil, rose oil and / or lemongrass as the physiologically active essential oil component (a). An oil and one or more essential oils having a stimulating action consisting of the above groups as the activity-enhancing essential oil component (b).

The perfume composition of the present invention can be applied from the respiratory system in a manner similar to conventional perfume compositions. For example, a method of putting in a glass bottle and inhaling the aroma, a method of preparing as a bathing agent and dissolving in bath water, and inhaling the aroma,
Furthermore, a method of preparing as an indoor spray, spraying it indoors, and inhaling its fragrance can be used.

The fragrance composition of the present invention has a fragrance composition of 0.1 to 1 respectively.
It is contained in an amount of 00 (w / w)% and is 1 μg to 1 as a fragrance composition.
It is administered by inhaling the fragrance that volatilizes at room temperature from perfumed products or cosmetics containing 0 g. However,
The effects of the fragrance composition of the present invention include age, sex, psychological state,
0.1 (w
/ w) Perfumed products or cosmetics containing a fragrance composition of not more than% may be used.

The administration of the perfume composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to administer the perfume composition 1 to 10 times daily for 5 to 60 seconds per administration.

The fragrance composition of the present invention can be used in various forms.

For example, the perfume composition according to the invention can be used in the form of perfume products. Examples of perfumed products include solid or liquid anionic, cationic, nonionic or zwitterionic detergents, textile softeners, textile softener products, dryer softener products, cream,
Emulsion, makeup powder, talc, body lotion, hair styling product, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant stick, fragrance, indoor air freshener, bath agent, toothpaste,
Examples include aerosol products. As the perfume product, further, a solid polymer product containing a blend of the perfume composition of the present invention with other perfumes (for example,
Polystyrene, polypropylene moldings) can also be mentioned. This solid polymer product can be prepared by known methods.

The perfume composition according to the invention can be used alone without any addition or in the form of a colon. Here, the "colon" refers to a flavor composition of the present invention dissolved in alcohol (for example, ethyl alcohol) or aqueous alcohol. The colon contains from 1 to 99% by weight of the perfume composition of the invention. The mixing ratio of water and alcohol is in the range of 50:50 to 0: 100. The colon can contain solubilizers, softeners, humectanes, thickeners, bacteriostats, or other materials commonly used in cosmetics. Using a normal perfuming means, the perfume composition according to the present invention is further added with a perfume component to be modulated, and the final product is added with a retaining property or body, or a top note, a middle note, or a last note is suitable. Can be combined with to prepare a formulation that gives off an attractive aroma over time.

A cosmetic product can be prepared from the perfume composition of the present invention and a cosmetic base material which is in harmony therewith. Examples of the cosmetics include basic cosmetics, hair cosmetics, finishing cosmetics, toiletry products, and fragrances. As a cosmetic base, a softening agent, talc, a solid or liquid anionic agent,
Cationic agents, nonionic agents or zwitterionic agents, polymeric agents, fats and oils, gums (eg, guar gum, xanthan gum or gum arabic), gelatin, or a microencapsible carrier (eg, urea-formaldehyde copolymer). ) And the like.

The perfume composition of the present invention can be used alone or in the form of being absorbed in the porous polymer structure together with other components (alcohol solvent, perfume or cosmetic base, etc.).

The perfume composition of the present invention has a perfume as a carrier, an alcohol solvent (colon), a cosmetic base, etc.
It is preferable to mix at a ratio of 1% by weight or more.

By using the above cosmetics, the effects of the present invention can be naturally realized in a normal living environment.

[Action] In the perfume composition of the present invention, the essential oil (a) is obtained by using the essential oil (a) having physiological activity and the essential oil (b) having an action of improving and enhancing the activity thereof in combination.
It is possible to synergistically improve the original physiological activity of This mechanism has not been clarified at present, but it can be considered, for example, as follows (though the present invention is not limited by the following description).

That is, the essential oil (b) has a wakefulness effect. Therefore, the balance of the living body destroyed by stress is
It is considered that the action of the physiologically active essential oil (a), which is simultaneously administered, is enhanced because the essential oil (b) is recovered by the awakening action and the whole body is normalized.

By the way, due to individual differences, different symptoms may appear for a certain same stress. In order to explain these phenomena, people with sympathetic nervous system predominant responsiveness who develop a disease in the circulatory system are designated as type A, and parasympathetic nervous system predominant responsiveness is predominantly associated with the digestive system disease. There is a way of thinking that the person who wakes up is type B and is divided into both. According to this idea, since the essential oil having a stimulating action is generally considered to have a sympathetic nerve stimulating action and / or a parasympathetic inhibitory action, the use of the essential oil (b) having a stimulating action is effective for type B diseases. I think that the. On the contrary, since sedative essential oils are generally considered to exhibit sympathetic depressant activity and / or parasympathetic nerve stimulating activity, use of sedative essential oils may be effective for type A diseases. However, it is reasonable to assume that the general population has both the type A tendency and the type B tendency at the same time, so for those who cannot obtain an effective effect with the essential oil (b) having a stimulating action, It is fully conceivable that an effective effect will be obtained by giving an essential oil having a sedative effect.

According to the principle of the present invention as described above, the fragrance composition of the present invention can be expected to exert a sufficient effect on the following symptoms.

That is, the diseases caused by stress are digestive system diseases,
Cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, nervous system disease, endocrine / metabolic system disease, bone / muscle system disease, skin system disease, reproductive system disease, urinary system disease, hearing system disease, other surgical / orthopedic surgery It covers a wide range of diseases. Further, stress may cause an abnormality in the immune system of the living body, resulting in a reduction in infection defense or healing ability or an allergy.
These specific symptoms include, for example, peptic ulcer, neurogenic vomiting, hyperventilation syndrome, essential hypertension, essential hypotension,
Bronchial asthma, migraine, autonomic imbalance, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, writer's cramp, facial spasm, atopic dermatitis, hyperhidrosis, dysmenorrhea, infertility, dysuria, impotence,
There is tinnitus, psychogenic deafness, vascular adhesions, low back pain, etc.

According to the fragrance composition of the present invention, an activity-enhancing essential oil (b) and a suitable physiologically active essential oil (a) described below are also applied to the above-mentioned symptoms.
By combining with, a sufficient effect can be expected.

For example, essential oils effective for diseases of the digestive system include lemongrass oil or basil oil for gastroenteritis, marigold oil or lemon oil for gastric ulcer, fennel oil for gastric pain, fennel oil or peppermint oil for bloating, etc. , Lemongrass oil or basil oil for indigestion, black pepper oil for food poisoning, black pepper oil for colic, lemongrass oil for colitis or enteritis, fennel oil or peppermint oil for nausea, nausea, heartburn Black pepper oil, rosemary oil for cirrhosis, rosemary oil for liver damage, rosemary oil or clove oil for diarrhea, rosemary oil for gallstones, peppermint oil for gallbladder disorders, rosemary oil for diabetes, etc. , Motion sickness can include peppermint oil.

Essential oils that are effective against respiratory diseases include hiccups such as fennel oil or basil oil, cough for black pepper oil, cattle for lemon oil, bronchitis for basil oil, asthma for rosemary oil, and emphysema. Examples include basil oil, lemon oil for flu, and fennel oil for flu prevention.

Essential oils effective for cardiovascular diseases include marigold oil for hemorrhoids, marigold oil for sprouts, rose oil or lemon oil for circulatory failure, marigold oil or lemon oil for varicose veins, and lemon for hypertension. Oils such as low blood pressure may include rosemary oil, anemia may include lemon oil, and lymphocyte retention may include rosemary oil.

Essential oils effective for diseases of the nervous system include rose essential oil or basil oil for abnormal tension, marigold oil or basil oil for nervous breakdown, rose oil or neroli oil for stress, lemon oil for abnormal excitement, etc. Neroli oil, etc.
Rosemary oil for desensitization, peppermint oil for facial neuralgia, neroli oil for shock, and basil oil for depression.

Essential oils that are effective against physiological disorders include marigold oil or fennel oil for menopause, marigold oil or peppermint oil for menstrual pain, fennel oil or basil oil for menstrual disorder, and rosemary oil under white belt. Can be mentioned.

Examples of essential oils effective for excretory diseases include fennel oil or lemon oil for stones, fennel oil or lemon oil for kidney diseases, black pepper oil for cystitis, and fennel oil for diuresis.

Examples of essential oils effective against obesity include fennel oil for stagnation of water, fennel oil for cellulitis, and lemon oil for retention.

In addition, geranium oil for refreshing jet lag,
You can use rosemary oil for asleep during jet lag, rose oil for aphrodisiac, fennel oil for a hangover, and sage oil for antiperspirant.

[Examples] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples, but these do not limit the scope of the present invention.

In the examples below, inhalation of the single essential oil or the mixed essential oil was carried out as follows.

That is, a solution of essential oil in diethyl phthalate is prepared in a glass bottle. Immerse the odor paper (8 mm x 135 mm) in the essential oil solution in the glass bottle, impregnate the essential oil solution up to about 10 mm from one end of the odor paper, and then immediately about 2 in front of the nostrils of the subject.
Place it at ~ 5 cm and inhale the scent as a normal inhalation.

Example 1 A total of 68 adults (17 groups × 4 persons) aged 26 to 50 years who have complained of anorexia for the past 3 days or more were inhaled the essential oil for aromatherapy, and the effect on appetite was examined. did. As an essential oil for carrying out aroma therapy, a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of nutmeg oil (nutmeg oil; fragrance) having an appetite-enhancing effect as a physiologically active essential oil (a) is used, and 8 kinds of activity-enhancing essential oils are used. Examples of (b) include jasmine oil (jasmine; Sunfarm Trading), sandalwood oil (Sandalwood; Sunfarm Trading), ylang-ylang oil (Ylang-Iran; Sunfarm Trading), lemon oil (lemon; Sunfarm Trading), Anise oil (anis; Sunfarm Trading), peppermint oil (Peppermint; Sunfarm Trading), rosemary oil (rosemary; Sunfarm Trading) or basil oil (Basil; Sunfarm Trading) 5 (v / v)% diethyl A phthalate solution is used, and as the essential oil blended with the physiologically active essential oil (a) and the activity-enhancing essential oil (b), the above-mentioned nuts are used. 5 of grayed oil (v / v)%
A mixture of 5 parts by volume of a diethyl phthalate solution and 5 parts by volume of a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of each of the above eight kinds of activity-enhancing essential oils (b) was used.

1 ml of essential oil for aromatherapy was placed in a glass bottle with a lid.
The subjects in each of the 17 groups (4 persons in each group) inhaled the fragrance evaporating at room temperature for about 20 seconds from the odor paper prepared by impregnating the essential oil in the glass bottle before lunch every day. This aromatherapy was carried out for up to 3 consecutive days (total of 3 inhalations) (if any improvement in subjective symptoms was seen, it was stopped at that time). Compare the change in appetite before aromatherapy before
The grade was evaluated.

I: No change (no effect); II: Appetite increased slightly; III: Appetite increased significantly.

The results are shown in Table 1 below. The numerical values in Table 1 are the number of subjects evaluated.

As is clear from Table 1, the blended essential oil according to the present invention has a remarkable appetite enhancing effect.

5 (v / of oregano oil (Oregano; Sunfarm Corporation) or camilure oil (Roman Camomile; Sunfarm Corporation) as a physiologically active essential oil (a) having an appetite enhancing effect.
v)% diethyl phthalate solution and 5 (v / v of the above-mentioned jasmine oil or lemon oil as the activity-enhancing essential oil (b)
v)% diethyl phthalate solution and a mixture consisting of 5 parts by volume of physiologically active essential oil (a) solution and 5 parts by volume of activity-enhancing essential oil (b) solution as blended essential oil, 4 groups (4 persons in each group) When the same aroma therapy as the above was performed on the subjects with anorexia, the results shown in Table 2 below were obtained.

Example 2 A total of 68 adults (17 groups × 4 persons) aged 25 to 53 who complain of tiredness were inhaled with essential oil for carrying out aromatherapy, and the effect on fatigue recovery was examined. As an essential oil for carrying out aroma therapy, a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of rose oil (Rose Bulgaria; Sunfarm Corporation) having a fatigue recovery effect is used as a physiologically active essential oil (a), and an activity-enhancing essential oil (b) is used. 5) of the eight essential oils used in Example 1 as
(V / v)% diethyl phthalate solution was used, and further 7 parts by volume of the rose oil solution described above and 8 kinds of each of the above 8 kinds were used as the blended essential oil of the physiologically active essential oil (a) and the activity-enhancing essential oil (b). A mixture with 3 parts by volume of activity-enhancing essential oil (b) solution was used.

1 ml of essential oil for aromatherapy was placed in a glass bottle with a lid.
The subjects in each of the 17 groups (4 persons in each group) inhaled the fragrance that volatilizes at room temperature for about 10 to 30 seconds from the odor paper prepared by impregnating the essential oil in the glass bottle each morning when waking up. This aromatherapy was carried out for up to 3 consecutive days (total of 3 inhalations) (if any improvement in subjective symptoms was seen, it was stopped at that time). The change in fatigue recovery was evaluated in the following three grades as compared with before the aromatherapy was performed.

I: No change (no effect); II: Slight mental / nerve fatigue, rejuvenated; III: Relieved mental / nervous fatigue, rejuvenated.

The results are shown in Table 3 below. The numerical values in Table 3 are the number of subjects evaluated.

As is clear from Table 3, the blended essential oil according to the present invention exhibits a remarkable fatigue recovery effect.

As the physiologically active essential oil (a) having a fatigue recovery effect, clary sage oil (Clary sage; Sunfarm Corporation), geranium oil (geranium; Sunfarm Corporation) or lavender oil (lavender; Sunfarm Corporation) is used, and the activity-enhancing essential oil (b) is used. As the mixture, rosemary oil, basil oil or ylang-ylang oil used in Example 1 is used, and as a blended essential oil, a mixture comprising 7 parts by volume of a physiologically active essential oil (a) solution and 3 parts by volume of an activity-enhancing essential oil (b) solution. Using 6
When the same aroma therapy as above was performed on the subjects complaining of tiredness in the groups (4 persons in each group), the results shown in Table 4 below were obtained.

Example 3 An indoor spray was prepared as follows.

In 100 g of a mixture consisting of the above-mentioned respective components, the above-mentioned Example 1 was added.
An indoor spray for appetite promotion was prepared by dissolving 1.0 g of a blended essential oil of a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of nutmeg oil and a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of jasmine oil prepared in .

Instead of using 1.0 g of the above blended essential oil, a blended essential oil of a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of rose oil and a 5 (v / v)% diethyl phthalate solution of sandalwood oil prepared in Example 2 1.0 An indoor spray for fatigue recovery was prepared by melting g.

Example 4 A bathing agent was prepared as follows.

The above distilled water was taken into an emulsifier, and the above-mentioned compounding ingredients were sequentially added and mixed with stirring, and the mixture was heated to 85 ° C. and homogenized at this temperature. 100 g of the mixture obtained by gradually cooling to 45 ° C
5.0 g of a blended essential oil of rose oil and rosemary oil prepared in Example 2 was added to the mixture, and the whole was homogenized by stirring to prepare a bath agent for fatigue recovery. When using this bathing agent in a domestic bath, it is preferable to add it in an amount of about 10 ml per 100 ml of bath water.

[Effect of the Invention] According to the present invention, the physiological activity of an essential oil having an appetite-promoting action and a fatigue-relieving action can be synergistically improved by using it in combination with an essential oil having a wakefulness action.

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Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A bioactive essential oil selected from the group consisting of (a) essential oils for enhancing appetite and essential oils for recovering from fatigue, and (b) anise oil, cypress oil, cedarwood oil, camphor oil, juniper oil, thyme. Oil, hyssop oil, bergamot oil, eucalyptus oil, benzoic oil, milky balm oil, rosewood oil, almond oil, pine oil, ylang-ylang oil, orange oil, cardamom oil, sandalwood oil, jasmine oil, sage oil, neroli oil, Basil oil, peppermint oil,
A fragrance composition for awakening, comprising at least one activity-enhancing essential oil selected from the group consisting of lemon oil and rosemary oil. 2. The fragrance composition according to claim 1, wherein the appetite-enhancing essential oil is oregano oil, black pepper oil, myrrh oil, fennel oil, nutmeg oil, tarragon oil, cinnamon oil, kamille oil or ginger oil. 3. The fragrance composition according to claim 1, wherein the essential oil for recovering from fatigue is marjoram oil, geranium oil, clove oil, savory oil, borneol, lavender oil, melissa oil, clary sage oil, rose oil or lemongrass oil. 4. The fragrance composition according to claim 1, which is for enhancing appetite. 5. The fragrance composition according to claim 1, which is used for fatigue recovery. 6. An awakening cosmetic product comprising the fragrance composition according to claim 1.