Aromatherapy support method and support system

Abstract

To provide an aromatherapy support method and support system that enables a therapist to fully fulfill his / her original role without placing a burden on the therapist. [Solution] The system includes the steps of: conducting an autonomic nervous system analysis on the client to determine whether the client belongs to a sympathetic dominant, parasympathetic dominant, or well-balanced type; determining the client's complaints; transmitting basic information including the determined client type and complaint information to a system server; selecting the most suitable essential oils in the system server based on search keywords created from the basic information imported; calculating the blend ratio of the selected essential oils; and displaying the calculated blend ratio information on the screen of the therapist terminal.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an aromatherapy support method and support system, and more specifically to an aromatherapy support method and support system that can bring about the inherent effects of aromatherapy to clients. Note that the aromatherapy support method and support system of the present invention are strictly a private mind and body care service, i.e., are intended for the purpose of mind and body relaxation, and do not perform medical treatment. [Background technology]

[0002] Essential oils are natural materials extracted from plant flowers, leaves, peels, fruits, heartwood, roots, seeds, bark, resins, etc., and are volatile aromatic substances containing high concentrations of active ingredients. Each plant has its own unique scent and function, and they are the basis of aromatherapy. Essential oils are known to have numerous beneficial effects, including a calming effect that soothes the nervous system and relaxes the mind and body; a digestive and appetite-boosting effect that activates gastrointestinal digestion; a hormone-regulating effect that regulates hormone secretion; an immunostimulating effect that strengthens and activates the immune system; an antibacterial and antifungal effect that suppresses the growth of bacteria and fungi (mold, yeast, etc.); an antiviral effect that suppresses the growth of viruses; and an insect repellent effect that repels insects.

[0003] Aromatherapy is becoming popular as a natural therapy that uses essential oils to gently relieve physical and mental problems and contribute to health and beauty. Aromatherapy is performed by aromatherapists, who are experts in the techniques and essential oils, who have studied the functions of the human body, including anatomy, physiology, and dermatology, and who have mastered the techniques to soothe the mind and body through the five senses, while also taking into account the relationship between essential oils and stress and lifestyle habits.

[0004] One type of folk therapy utilizes the aromatic properties of essential oils. This therapy alleviates the mental fatigue and tiredness that individuals experience through the aromatic properties of essential oils. Those who practice this therapy professionally are generally known as "relaxation therapists" (hereafter simply referred to as therapists). More specifically, this therapy involves individuals complaining to a therapist about their poor physical condition and unstable mental state due to a depressed mood, and the therapist then provides care and support using essential oils (single or multiple essential oil mixtures) through methods such as aromatherapy or topical application, with the aim of improving the individual's physical and mental state.

[0005] To work as a therapist, one needs not only basic knowledge about essential oils, but also the skills to select and blend the most suitable essential oils to improve physical and mental health. For this reason, there are many private organizations that train therapists. Each private organization uses its own curriculum to certify its qualifications, and by certifying that the person has the qualification, they are able to work as a therapist.

[0006] However, because this qualification is a private, not an official, qualification, there is no uniformity in the content and there is variation. Furthermore, the private organizations (groups) that grant certification do not have standards for the level of training within the same industry, so the names of the qualifications are unique to each organization. Naturally, the content of instruction (study content and study time) also varies, meaning that even if people call themselves therapists, it is impossible to evaluate their skills. From the client's perspective, this means that they have no choice but to accept various risks when receiving therapy using essential oils, which presents significant problems.

[0007] The biggest problem is the therapists' skill in selecting and mixing essential oils. The reason for this is that the majority of therapists are ordinary people, and therefore they lack knowledge about the mind and body, and experience in the therapeutic techniques involved.

[0008] Despite this, the majority of therapists display "certificates of qualification" awarded by private organizations and work as therapists offering anywhere from a few to several dozen types of essential oils, and the reality is that clients consult solely on the basis of this "certificate of qualification," receive explanations of the essential oils deemed appropriate for their physical and mental condition, and purchase them in the hope of seeing their effects.In other words, the reality is that therapists who have only received simple training provided by private organizations and are not nationally qualified (such as a medical license) are providing essential oils based solely on their own sensibilities, and this makes it impossible to fully achieve the original purpose of therapy, which utilizes the aromatic properties of essential oils.

[0009] Generally, aromatherapy is carried out in the following steps: The therapist listens to the client's complaints and sets goals for improvement. The therapist will suggest to the client essential oils that are expected to have beneficial effects in response to the client's complaints. Allow the client to choose their favorite essential oil scent from a selection of essential oils.

[0010] In this case, the client ultimately decides on the essential oil, but since there is a limit to the client's ability to distinguish between 5 to 10 different scents, the client will end up settling on the essential oil with the scent they like. From the perspective of letting the client choose the essential oil in this way, one cannot help but think that the therapist is not fulfilling their role sufficiently.

[0011] Prior patent documents disclosing inventions related to systems for supporting aromatherapy include Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-168114 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-228662 (Patent Document 2). However, the invention in Patent Document 1 is a system for quantifying the amount of essential oils or plant essential oils used in aromatherapy using an inkjet printer, and the invention in Patent Document 2 is an aromatic compounding support system that allows users to enjoy a wide variety of scents compounded to suit their preferences and moods, and neither of these is intended to enable therapists to fulfill the original role of therapists. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-168114 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-228662 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] The present invention has been made in consideration of the problems with the above-mentioned prior art, namely, that in conventional aromatherapy, therapists do not fulfill the role that is originally expected of them, due to the fact that therapists are privately qualified and there is no uniformity, there are differences in the abilities of each therapist, and the selection of essential oils is ultimately left to the preference of the client, and therefore, the problem is that therapists do not fulfill the role that is originally expected of them in aromatherapy treatments, and an object of the present invention is to provide an aromatherapy support method and support system that enables therapists to fully fulfill their original role in aromatherapy treatments without placing a burden on them. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] The invention described in claim 1 to solve the above problem is: An aromatherapy support method performed using a system consisting of a system server managed by a system administrator and a therapist terminal managed by each therapist and connected to the system server via a public line, The autonomic nervous system analyzer used by the therapist client but Whether you belong to the sympathetic dominant, parasympathetic dominant, or well-balanced type is analyzed, and the analysis results are recorded in the therapist terminal. An autonomic nervous system analysis step, To the client to be carried out The client's complaints as a result of the interview is recorded on the therapist terminal. The steps to listen to complaints and Recorded a basic information transmission step in which basic information including type information indicating whether the client belongs to the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type and complaint information regarding the content of the complaint is transmitted from the therapist terminal to the system server; an essential oil selection step in which the system server extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from the essential oil basic information database held by the system server based on a search keyword created from the basic information that has been imported; The system server then selects the blend ratio of the essential oils and sends it to the therapist. Terminal A blending ratio calculation step in which the blending ratio is calculated based on condition instructions regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils from a mixing ratio screen display step in which the calculated mixing ratio information is transmitted from the system server to the therapist terminal and displayed on the therapist terminal screen; Including, The essential oil basic information database includes at least essential oil data classified according to the content ratio of components that make up the essential oil, and constitutes an essential oil database together with an essential oil blend database that stores past examples of essential oil blends. The aromatherapy support method is characterized by the following.

[0016] In one embodiment, essential oils in the essential oil basic information database are classified into the following types: monoterpenes, which contain many components that act on the parasympathetic nervous system; esters, which contain many components that act on the sympathetic nervous system; sesquiterpenes, which contain many components that act on both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems; monoterpenols, which contain many components that act on mental and physical fatigue; and monoterpenes, which contain many components that act on mental emotions.

[0017] The essential oil choice The extraction of essential oils in the steps is carried out based on the efficacy and evaporation rate of the essential oils, and essential oils that are expected to have efficacy are displayed in a list on the therapist terminal in order of evaporation rate.

[0018] Claims to solve the above problem 4 The invention described in The system is comprised of a system server managed by a system administrator, a therapist terminal managed by each therapist and connected to the system server via a public line, and an autonomic nervous system analyzer handled by each therapist that analyzes the autonomic nervous system of the client and determines whether the client's autonomic nervous system balance type is sympathetic dominant, parasympathetic dominant, or well-balanced. The system server a control unit that controls the entire system; an essential oil basic information database that stores data on essential oils suited to each of the autonomic nervous system balance types and essential oils suited to improving symptoms, as well as data on the evaporation rate of each essential oil; and an essential oil blend database that stores examples of past essential oil blends; an input / output unit for transmitting and receiving information to and from the therapist terminal; an essential oil selection unit that takes in basic information including autonomic nervous system type information indicating whether the client is of the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type, and complaint information sent from the therapist terminal, and extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from the essential oil basic information database based on a search keyword created from the basic information; a blending ratio calculation unit that calculates the blending ratio of the selected essential oils based on condition instructions from the therapist regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils; The aromatherapy support system is characterized in that the therapist terminal has at least an input / output unit that sends and receives information to and from the system server, and a display unit that displays on a screen the information on the calculated blending ratio sent from the system server. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The aromatherapy support method and support device according to the present invention are as described above, and have the effect of enabling a therapist to fully fulfill his or her original role in aromatherapy treatment without placing a burden on the therapist. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing the processing flow in an aromatherapy support method according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an aromatherapy support system according to the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic functional block diagram of an aromatherapy support system according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The following describes in detail an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. The aromatherapy support method according to the present invention is carried out using a system (see FIG. 2) that is comprised of a system server 1 managed by a system administrator and a plurality of therapist terminals 3 managed by each therapist and connected to the system server 1 via a public line 2.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the method includes an autonomic nervous system analysis step (S1) in which an autonomic nervous system analysis is performed on a client to determine whether the client belongs to a sympathetic nervous system dominant type, a parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or a well-balanced type; A complaint hearing step (S2) in which a hearing is conducted on the client and the content of the client's complaint is grasped; A basic information transmission step (S3) in which basic information including type information indicating whether the identified client belongs to the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type and complaint information regarding the complaint content is transmitted from the therapist terminal to the system server; An essential oil selection step (S4) in which the system server extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from the essential oil basic information database held by the system server based on a search keyword created from the basic information that has been imported; A blending ratio calculation step (S5) in which the system server calculates the blending ratio of the selected essential oils based on the therapist's instructions regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils; A mixing ratio screen display step (S6) in which the calculated mixing ratio information is transmitted from the system server to the therapist terminal and displayed on the therapist terminal; The present invention is characterized in that it comprises:

[0023] The aromatherapy support system according to the present invention is a system for implementing the aromatherapy support method, and as shown in FIGS. The system is comprised of a system server 1 managed by a system administrator, a therapist terminal 3 managed by each therapist and connected to the system server 1 via a public line 2, and an autonomic nervous system analyzer 4 handled by each therapist that analyzes the autonomic nervous system of the client and determines whether the client belongs to a sympathetic nervous system dominant type, a parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or a well-balanced type.

[0024] System Server 1 is a control unit 11 that controls the entire system; an essential oil basic information database 17 that stores data on essential oils suited to each autonomic nervous system balance type and essential oils suited to improving symptoms, as well as data on the evaporation rate of each essential oil; and an essential oil blend database 18 that stores examples of past essential oil blends; an input / output unit 12 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the therapist terminal 3; an essential oil selection unit 14 that receives basic information including autonomic nervous system type information indicating whether the client is of the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type, and complaint information sent from the therapist terminal, and extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from an essential oil basic information database 17 based on a search keyword created from the basic information; a blending ratio calculation unit 15 that calculates the blending ratio of the selected essential oils based on instructions from the therapist regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils; The therapist terminal 3 is characterized by having an input / output unit 21 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the system server 1, and a display unit 22 for displaying on a screen information on the calculated blending ratio sent from the system server 1.

[0025] The therapist terminal 3 is a communication device such as a tablet or smartphone used by the therapist, and the therapist operates the therapist terminal 3 to utilize the above method to provide the client with a compounded essential oil that is optimal for improving that complaint, and, if necessary, implements improvement treatment using one or a combination of essential oil aromatherapy, acupressure therapy, and mind-body practice therapy in accordance with a complaint improvement plan. The treatment record is sent to the system server 1 and registered in the essential oil compounding database 13.

[0026] In short, the aromatherapy support method and system of the present invention is a system that automatically extracts the optimal essential oils that have a positive effect on autonomic nervous balance from a basic essential oil information database by specifying conditions, based on various basic specific data that can be obtained from the client (for example, blood test blood profiles and dedicated autonomic nervous balance measurement data).The therapist then uses this data to narrow down the essential oils that are optimal for each client, and ultimately provides one to several types (approximately 3 to 5 types) and shows the combinations, thereby supporting the client's physical and mental improvement.

[0027] The processing procedure of the aromatherapy support method according to the present invention will be described in more detail below.

[0028] Autonomic nervous system analysis step (S1) When blending (hereinafter referred to as blending or compounding) several essential oils, it is necessary to consider the balance of the essential oil component characteristics. In the present invention, the client's autonomic nervous system balance state is first grasped. That is, autonomic nervous system balance states can be classified into three states: a good autonomic nervous system balance state, a state of sustained sympathetic nervous activity (sympathetic dominant type), and a state of sustained parasympathetic nervous activity (parasympathetic dominant type). The inventors have discovered that the types of essential oils and their compounding are deeply related to these three types of autonomic nervous system balance, which led to the completion of this invention. The essential oil basic information database 17 and the essential oil compounding database 18 are constructed based on the causal relationships between the three types of autonomic nervous system balance and the types of essential oils and their compounding.

[0029] Each therapist uses an autonomic nervous system analyzer 4 to assess the client's autonomic nervous system balance. A commercially available measuring device can be used as the autonomic nervous system analyzer 4 (for example, the "TAS-9" from YKC Corporation). In the present invention, data obtained using the TAS-9 is primarily used, but the TAS-9 may not be able to measure if the client has arrhythmia due to underlying illnesses or other factors. In such cases, the blood picture obtained from a blood test is used (the balance between lymphocytes and granulocytes can be obtained).

[0030] Autonomic nervous balance is measured as follows. Easily quantify LF, HF, LF / HF, etc. using HRV analysis. -Analyze pulse (heart rate) variability (RR interval) in the time and frequency domains. Low frequency (LF) → sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, high frequency (HF) → parasympathetic nerves.HFHere, HF is an abbreviation for high frequency (Hi Frequency), and is a fluctuating wave with a period of about 3 to 4 seconds, whose signal source is breathing.LF is an abbreviation for low frequency (Low Frequency), and is a fluctuating wave with a period of about 10 seconds, called a Mayer wave, whose signal source is blood pressure changes.

[0031] The magnitude of the HF and LF fluctuations in heart rate variability changes depending on the balance of tension between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and this can be used to estimate the balance of the autonomic nervous system from heart rate variability. Specifically, the sum (integral value) of the intensities of the LF component region (0.05 Hz to 0.15 Hz) and the HF component region (0.15 Hz to 0.40 Hz) of the power spectrum, which measures the magnitude of the HF and LF components, is used. Because the HF component appears when the parasympathetic nervous system is dominant, the numerical value of the HF component can sometimes be used as the parasympathetic nervous system activity (tension). Because the LF component appears whether the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system is dominant, the ratio of LF to HF is used as the stress index (sympathetic nervous system activity).

[0032] When one is relaxed, that is, when the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, the HF component reflecting respiratory fluctuations and the LF component reflecting blood pressure fluctuations also appear, but when one is under stress, that is, when the sympathetic nervous system is activated, the LF component appears but decreases. Therefore, when one is relaxed, the HF component becomes relatively large, so the LF / HF value becomes small. Conversely, when one is under stress, the LF component becomes large relative to the HF, so the LF / HF value becomes large. When this LF / HF value exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that one is under stress.

[0033] However, measurement results vary greatly depending on individual differences (including age and illness) and measurement conditions. The most important issue is that autonomic nervous function is only one of the factors that affect heart rate variability; the functions of various other organs also affect heart rate variability, and the detailed mechanisms of heart rate variability are not fully understood. Because this must be taken into consideration when interpreting the results, therapists, who must receive a certain level of training, can interpret the client's physical and mental health status from the autonomic nervous balance obtained through the above procedures and then select essential oils to maintain or improve health.

[0034] Complaint listening step (S2) Next, the therapist interviews the client to find out their current physical and mental state and grasp the details of their complaints. Then, the therapist terminal 3 sends the information about the understood complaints together with the autonomic nervous system analysis results (pattern information) to the system server 1. The information from the interview can be used using a method simulating SOAP, which is commonly used in medical settings and chiropractic businesses.

[0035] This SOAP consists of S (subjective information: client self-report), O (Objective: objectively verifiable information such as test results and observation records, A (Assessment: comprehensively analyze and evaluate S and O to identify the client's condition and problems. No subjectivity is included), and P (Plan: describes the therapy plan to be made for the problems identified in A). By preserving this SOAP, continuity of therapy is possible even if the therapist or person in charge is changed, so this SOAP is very important information. In this way, by accumulating it as data for implementing continuous therapy and being able to extract it chronologically as needed, it is possible to comprehensively judge the results of essential oil blending from a medium to long-term perspective, which is a major feature of this invention.

[0036] Basic information sending step (S3) In this step, basic information including type information indicating whether the identified client belongs to the sympathetic dominant type, parasympathetic dominant type, or well-balanced type, and complaint information regarding the content of the complaint, is sent from the therapist terminal 3 to the system server 1.

[0037] Essential oil selection step (S4) In this step, basic information including the client's autonomic nervous system classification type information and complaint information sent from the therapist terminal 3 is imported into the system server 1, and in the essential oil selection unit 15, one or more essential oils suitable for improving the client's complaints are extracted from the essential oil basic information database 17 held by the system server 1 by performing a logical product of search keywords created from the imported basic information.

[0038] In the method according to the present invention, essential oils are classified into the following five categories based on the effects and efficacy of the components that make up the essential oils, and the results are stored in the essential oil basic information database 17. (1) Classification by efficacy <Main classification> 1) Monoterpenes ⇒ Parasympathetic components (HF) It is known to have sympathetic nervous system activity suppression, antihypertensive effects, anti-stress effects, antibody production regulation, reactive oxygen species elimination, and cognitive function improvement. 2) Esters ⇒ Components that act on the sympathetic nervous system (LF) Its gentle fragrance is known to have sedative and analgesic effects, as well as antidepressant and insomnia-relieving properties. 3) Sesquiterpenes ⇒ Ingredients that act on both (CF) <Subclassification> 4) Monoterpenols ⇒ Components that act on mental and physical fatigue (CF-) 5) Monoterpenes ⇒ ingredients that affect mental and emotional states (CF+)

[0039] (2) Classification by evaporation rate Essential oils have the property that their evaporation rate varies depending on the molecular size of their main components, so the following five categories have been established based on evaporation rate. This classification based on evaporation rate was established by the inventors based on the aroma diffusing power (volatility), and is specifically determined by a comprehensive evaluation of evaporation time and content by gas chromatography. 6) T: Essential oil with the fastest volatility 7) TM: Essential oil with volatility intermediate between T and M 8) M: Essential oils with intermediate properties between T and B 9) MB: Essential oil with volatility intermediate between M and B 10) B: Essential oil with the slowest volatility

[0040] Essential oils are compiled into a database including two groups, each classified into five categories, as described above, and various information about essential oils is stored at the same level in the essential oil basic information database 17. This makes it possible to utilize highly flexible keyword searches.

[0041] The essential oil selection unit 15 first selects one of the monoterpenes, esters, or sesquiterpenes based on the client's type information, and then extracts one to five essential oil candidates with the effects and efficacy corresponding to the complaint information. The extracted candidates are displayed in a list on the display unit 22 of the therapist terminal 3 in order of fastest evaporation rate (T to B above). In other words, evaporation rate is an important factor in considering the aroma balance. Therefore, as described above, the essential oils are sorted into T (Top) to B (Base) according to their evaporation rate, and the essential oil displayed in the T list is selected first, and the same procedure is followed up to B, allowing three to a maximum of five essential oils to be selected.

[0042] Mixing ratio calculation step (S5) In this step, the blend ratio calculation unit 17 calculates the blend ratio of the poured essential oils based on the therapist's instructions regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils. In the support method according to the present invention, the final blended essential oils are provided to the client in the following manner. Air mist aromatherapy using micron-sized essential oils (mixed to the appropriate concentration using a diluent) - Application of essential oils diluted to the appropriate concentration using Cali oil

[0043] The blending ratio of the essential oils selected as described above is automatically calculated according to the two methods. That is, the selected essential oils must be blended to a balanced concentration according to the final use (fragrance, application) (for example, a maximum of approximately 20% for air mist spraying, and a maximum of approximately 4% for application). In this case, the therapist inputs the total mass and essential oil concentration of the desired blend of essential oils from the therapist terminal 3 to the system server 1, and also inputs several essential oil ratios that take essential oil diffusibility into consideration. In response, the blending ratio calculation means 15 automatically calculates the required essential oil volume (mass) and dilution mass, and the calculation results are displayed on the display unit 22 of the therapist terminal 3.

[0044] The total mass of the blended essential oils is the client's desired volume. Regarding essential oil diffusibility, a key factor in aromatic balance, the recommended ratio for three essential oils is 5:4:1. For five essential oils, the ratio is adjusted so that the total sum is 10, taking into account the overall essential oil diffusibility. For example, if the total volume (total mass) is 10ml, the essential oil concentration is 5%, and the three essential oils are mixed in a ratio of (T) 5: (M) 3: (B) 2, the respective masses are 0.25ml for (T) 5, 0.15ml for (M) 3, and 0.10ml for (B) 2. Note that in the essential oil industry, there is an implicit rule that one unit (1 drop) of essential oil blending is 0.05ml, and this system also follows this rule in its calculations.

[0045] Mixing ratio screen display step (S6) The information on the types of essential oils extracted and calculated in the above steps and their blend ratios is transmitted from the system server 1 to the therapist terminal 3 and displayed on the screen of the therapist terminal 3.

[0046] Essential oil blending and provision step (S7) Next, the therapist blends the essential oils according to the blending ratio calculated and displayed as above. The final blended essential oil is provided to the client for airborne mist aromatherapy or topical treatment.

[0047] Each blend data is registered in the essential oil blend information database 18, which stores past examples of essential oil blends, and can be later searched and retrieved using a variety of keywords. For example, by searching by client name or client registration code (a list of the client's past performance), or by physical and mental condition (e.g., insomnia, stress, anxiety, etc.), it is possible to refer to past data that closely matches the physical and mental condition reported by the client.

[0048] Before and after the above treatment, it can be determined whether the essential oil blend is appropriate using the autonomic nervous system analyzer 4. The following measurement item values ​​of the autonomic nervous system analyzer 4 can be used as the criteria for this determination. Pulse variability Autonomic nervous system balance zone graph Pulse distribution chart Stress resistance / activity level Physical fatigue graph F. Autonomic nervous system balance graph Since appropriate ranges are set for the values ​​of these measurement items, the therapist can determine from these measurement values ​​whether the physical and mental state is improving.

[0049] As an advanced version of the method of the present invention, blending data can be linked to accounting data. Essential oils actually registered as blending data have unit price information per 0.05 ml of mass, so the total amount can be displayed on the screen. Since this data is then accumulated as billing information and accounting information, it can be aggregated, calculated, extracted, displayed, and printed as various accounting information.

[0050] Furthermore, blending data can be linked to inventory management. In other words, because all information is centrally stored in a database, it is possible to manage the remaining amount of essential oils on hand in real time to the nearest 0.05, and it is possible to check the amount of essential oils in stock in real time, so there is no need to blend essential oils that are out of stock. [Industrial Applicability]

[0051] The aromatherapy support method and support device of the present invention are as described above, and have the effect of enabling therapists to fully fulfill their essential roles in aromatherapy treatment without placing a burden on them, and have great industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0052] 1 System Server 2 Public lines 3 Therapist terminal 4. Autonomic nervous system analyzer 11 Control section 12 Input / output section 14 Essential Oil Selection Section 15 Mixing ratio calculation section 16 Display control unit 17 Essential Oil Basic Information Database 18 Essential Oil Blend Database 21 Input / output section 22 Display section

Claims

1. An aromatherapy support method performed using a system consisting of a system server managed by a system administrator and a therapist terminal managed by each therapist and connected to the system server via a public line, an autonomic nervous system analysis step in which an autonomic nervous system analyzer used by the therapist analyzes whether the client belongs to a sympathetic nervous system dominant type, a parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or a well-balanced type, and the analysis result is recorded in the therapist terminal; a complaint hearing step in which the content of the client's complaint, which is a result of the hearing conducted on the client, is recorded in the therapist terminal; a basic information transmission step in which basic information including type information indicating whether the recorded client belongs to the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type and complaint information regarding the content of the complaint is transmitted from the therapist terminal to the system server; an essential oil selection step in which the system server extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from the essential oil basic information database held by the system server based on a search keyword created from the basic information that has been imported; A blending ratio calculation step in which the system server calculates the blending ratio of the selected essential oils based on condition instructions from the therapist terminal regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils; a mixing ratio screen display step in which the calculated mixing ratio information is transmitted from the system server to the therapist terminal and displayed on the therapist terminal; The aromatherapy support method is characterized in that the essential oil basic information database contains at least essential oil data classified according to the content ratio of the components that make up the essential oil, and forms an essential oil database together with an essential oil blend database that accumulates past examples of essential oil blends.

2. 2. The aromatherapy support method according to claim 1, wherein essential oils in the essential oil basic information database are classified into monoterpenes containing many components that act on the parasympathetic nervous system, esters containing many components that act on the sympathetic nervous system, sesquiterpenes containing many components that act on both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, monoterpenols containing many components that act on mental and physical fatigue, and monoterpenes containing many components that act on mental emotions.

3. 2. The aromatherapy support method of claim 1, wherein the extraction of essential oils in the essential oil selection step is performed based on the efficacy and evaporation rate of the essential oils, and essential oils that are expected to have efficacy are listed on the therapist terminal in order of evaporation rate.

4. The system is comprised of a system server managed by a system administrator, a therapist terminal managed by each therapist and connected to the system server via a public line, and an autonomic nervous system analyzer handled by each therapist that analyzes the autonomic nervous system of the client and determines whether the client's autonomic nervous system balance type is sympathetic dominant, parasympathetic dominant, or well-balanced. The system server a control unit that controls the entire system; an essential oil basic information database that stores data on essential oils suited to each of the autonomic nervous system balance types and essential oils suited to improving symptoms, as well as data on the evaporation rate of each essential oil; and an essential oil blend database that stores examples of past essential oil blends; an input / output unit for transmitting and receiving information to and from the therapist terminal; an essential oil selection unit that takes in basic information including autonomic nervous system type information indicating whether the client is of the sympathetic nervous system dominant type, the parasympathetic nervous system dominant type, or the well-balanced type, and complaint information sent from the therapist terminal, and extracts and selects the most suitable essential oil from the essential oil basic information database based on a search keyword created from the basic information; a blending ratio calculation unit that calculates the blending ratio of the selected essential oils based on condition instructions from the therapist regarding the total mass, concentration, and ratio of the blended essential oils; An aromatherapy support system characterized in that the therapist terminal is equipped with at least an input / output unit that sends and receives information to and from the system server, and a display unit that displays on a screen the information on the calculated blending ratio sent from the system server.

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