Formulasi Lilin Aromatherapy dengan Essense Daun Kemangi Menggunakan Metode Sederhana

Abstract

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 264 million people experiencing it. Depression is characterized by sadness, loss of interest in many things, feelings of guilt, lack of confidence, sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, and poor concentration. Prolonged depression can interfere with an individual's ability to function in the workplace, school, and daily life. Mental disorders can be caused by various factors, including genetics, biological factors, environment, and life experiences. Aromatherapy is a way of using natural oils extracted from plants with the aim of improving physical and psychological health. The oils used are essential oils made from various medicinal plants, flowers, herbs, roots, fruits, and trees that grow worldwide. The benefits of aromatherapy products for human health include relaxing the body, refreshing the mind, improving mood, and serving as a placebo in the healing of diseases that have physiological effects. Basil, extracted from the basil plant, provides many health benefits due to its main components, including saponins, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils. The primary component in basil is essential oil. Basil leaves can also enhance antioxidant activity and alter gene expression.