JP2002265353A - Aroma sheet for aromatherapy, and portable aroma goods for aromatherapy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an aroma sheet, aroma goods, and the like, which are convenient for carriage, can simply be used, can be stored for a long period in the same state as that of the unsealed sheet, can prevent their employments in amounts exceeding proper amounts, and are therefore safe and profitable. SOLUTION: The aroma sheet 10 for aromatherapy is characterized by adhering microcapsules encapsulating an aromatic ingredient (essential oil of a 100% natural herb or the like) to be used for aromatherapy to a substrate comprising a nonwoven fabric or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fragrance sheet for aroma therapy (aroma sheet) which is easy to carry and a portable fragrance device for aroma therapy (aroma goods).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, attention has been paid to aroma therapy (aromatherapy, aromatherapy, aroma cure). Aroma therapy is a therapy in which 100% of a natural herb (medicinal plant; non-pharmaceutical) essential oil (natural plant essential oil) is immersed in gauze under the guidance of a specialist, and the patient is smelled for treatment. Essential oils adhere to the mucous membrane of the nose and act via the olfactory nerve on the autonomic nervous system, the hormonal system, the hypothalamus, which is the center of the immune system, and the limbic system that controls activity and rest Thus, it has a therapeutic effect such as an action of changing the state of mind and body and an action of relaxing or refreshing.
In aroma therapy, essential oils are selected and prescribed according to the symptoms (Reiko Hashiguchi, Doctor of Medicine, “A body-friendly herbal life taught by a specialist”, published by Gentosha).

[0003]

However, since essential oils are liquids, they are inconvenient to carry, and when used, they are inconvenient because liquids are spilled and liquids are volatilized. In addition, since essential oils are expensive at several thousand to several hundred thousand yen in several mls, they hinder the spread of the oils. The essential oil contained in a bottle cannot be stored for a long period of time since the expiration date is about one year to about one year from the second half of opening, and the effect is deteriorated immediately after opening. further,
Since essential oils are concentrated and have a strong action, they must be used with care and safety.It is said that it is a rule that they should not be used in undiluted solutions. Can be uncomfortable, sick, or have physiological effects,
It is desirable to use it under the guidance of a specialist.

[0004] The present invention has been made under the above-mentioned background, is convenient to carry, easy to use, can be stored for a long time in the same state as before opening, and can be prevented from using more than an appropriate amount. It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe and economical fragrance sheet for aroma therapy (aroma sheet) and a portable fragrance for aroma therapy (aroma goods).

[0005]

The present invention has the following arrangement.

(Structure 1) A fragrance sheet for fragrance therapy, wherein a microcapsule containing a fragrance component used for fragrance therapy is adhered to a base material.

(Structure 2) The microcapsules are not easily ruptured by a pressing force in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate, and a friction force in a horizontal direction against the surface of the substrate or a friction in a direction horizontal to the surface of the substrate. The fragrance sheet for fragrance therapy according to Configuration 1, wherein the fragrance sheet is a microcapsule having a property of being easily ruptured by a combined force of a force and a vertical pressing force.

(Structure 3) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to Structure 2, wherein the microcapsules are microcapsules manufactured by Celestence International.

(Structure 4) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of structures 1 to 3, wherein the fragrance component used in the aroma therapy is an essential oil of 100% natural herbs.

(Structure 5) The fragrance component used in the fragrance therapy is an essential oil selected from chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus, damask rose, lavender, lemongrass, and sandalwood, or a blend thereof. Configurations 1-4
The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of the above.

(Structure 6) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of structures 1 to 5, wherein the fragrance sheet has perforations and can be easily cut into small pieces.

(Structure 7) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of structures 1 to 6, wherein the base material is any one selected from a nonwoven fabric, a paper, and a resin sheet.

(Structure 8) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of structures 2 to 7, wherein the microcapsules are thinly and uniformly applied to a substrate by a printing method.

(Structure 9) A portable fragrance device for aroma therapy, wherein the fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of Structures 1 to 8 is stored in a package.

(Structure 10) The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of Structures 1 to 8 is housed in a resin bag that can be repeatedly sealed and opened, and the resin bag is housed in a paper package. Characteristic portable fragrance for aroma therapy.

(Structure 11) A portable fragrance for fragrance therapy, wherein a microcapsule containing a fragrance component used for fragrance therapy is adhered to a base material.

[0017]

According to the above configuration 1, by forming a fragrance therapy fragrance sheet in which microcapsules containing fragrance components used for fragrance therapy are adhered to a base material,
It is safe and economical because it can be prevented from being used in excess of an appropriate amount. In addition, the microcapsules are broken by gently rubbing the sheet with a finger or rubbing lightly with a finger to release the fragrance. Bring the sheet near the nose (apply to the nose) and inhale lightly as you sniff. Therefore, it is easy to use and portable. further,
Bringing it close to your nose and focusing on a small amount of fragrance will increase the effect compared to when you smell it loosely. Also,
The aroma is not too tight.

According to the above configuration 2, the microcapsule 1 containing the fragrance component 2 used for fragrance therapy (FIG. 1)
As (a)), hard to rupture the pressing force F _V in the vertical direction to the substrate surface 3 (FIG. 1 (b)), the frictional force in the horizontal direction to the substrate surface 3 F _H or a substrate surface 3. The resultant force F of the horizontal frictional force F _H and the vertical pressing force F _V with respect to
The use of microcapsules having the property of being easily ruptured (FIG. 1 (c)) makes it difficult for the microcapsules to rupture even when a vertical pressing force is applied to the sheet when carrying the sheet. Release can be avoided. Such properties depend on the material of the microcapsule,
It is thought that it is expressed by the particle size of the microcapsule, the amount of inclusion of the contents in the microcapsule, and the like. In addition, as will be described later, since the microcapsules are hard to rupture with a vertical pressing force, the microcapsules do not rupture even when applied by a printing method. It is. In the microcapsule of the configuration 2, the sheet having the capsule attached thereto is:
Microcapsules are broken by lightly rubbing or rubbing with a finger, and fragrance is released, and microcapsules are broken by scratching and not fragrance released. If the microcapsules are broken by scratching, the scratching action is not pleasant and the feeling of use is poor.

According to the above configuration 3, as microcapsules, Ceresence International (Ce
microcapsules of lessence International Ltd (UK) (product name: aqueous encapsulated fragraced and Celess
ence Touch, Celessence Lift & Touch, etc.), in addition to the effect of Configuration 2, it is possible to prevent volatilization and deterioration (oxidation and contamination) of fragrance components such as expensive essential oils. be able to. The microcapsule of the configuration 3 is of a type in which the microcapsules are broken by gently rubbing or rubbing the sheet with the capsules with a finger or gently rubbing with a finger, or by slightly touching the sheet to release fragrance. It is not of the type that scratches and breaks the microcapsules and releases fragrance. In addition, since the microcapsules have a small diameter of about 1 to 2 μm, countless microcapsules containing a very small amount of essential oil can be obtained. For this reason, the effect is maintained until all the microcapsules are destroyed, and the essential oil can be saved as compared with the case where a large capsule is used. Further, the microcapsules are harmless to the human body and have high safety.

As in the above configuration 4, the fragrance component used for fragrance therapy in microcapsules is 10
It is preferable to use 0% natural herb essential oil (essential oil) alone or in an appropriate blend. Many essential oils are known, but the main ones are 40-10
About 0 kinds.

The above configuration 5 shows an essential oil which is particularly suitable for the fragrance sheet for fragrance therapy. These essential oils alone are particularly excellent in that the effects are likely to appear in a short time, and the effects are particularly easily recognized (realized). These essential oils are preferably 100% natural herb essential oils (essential oils). Although essential oils contain more than 100 components, it is preferred that none of them be removed or added, that is, the components not adjusted. Of these, blending of two or more essential oils may complement each other to broaden the effect or increase the synergistic effect. Therefore, they may be appropriately blended and used. When alcohol or other solvent components are added or diluted, the balance of the components may be lost, the effect may be reduced or side effects may appear, and the aroma may be weakened due to dilution or the like. It is not preferable because the effect may be reduced or a human body may be adversely affected by inhaling other components. Further, chemically synthesized aromatic components and their preparations are not preferred because the effects such as side effects on the human body are not completely clear. It is preferable to use a high quality essential oil. Since the raw material of essential oil is a natural plant, its quality is greatly influenced by the soil, water quality and amount of sunlight of the land where the plant that grows as the raw material grows, so the country or region of origin is important. . Examples of the extraction method include a steam distillation method, a pressing method, and a solvent extraction method, and the steam distillation method and the like are preferable. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the content of a plant differs depending on the site such as a flower part and a leaf part, and therefore, the quality of the same raw material differs depending on the extracted part. It is preferable to use an essential oil which is newly manufactured and has just been opened. High-quality essential oils are expensive at several tens of thousands of yen for several ml, but it is preferable to use high-quality essential oils.

According to the above configuration 6, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, since the fragrance sheet 10 has perforations 11 and the fragrance sheet 10 can be easily cut into small pieces 12, the fragrance sheet 10 can be used a plurality of times. Is possible and economical. In addition, by bringing small pieces near the nose and focusing on a small amount of fragrance in a conscious manner, the effect is enhanced as compared with the case of sniffing at random. In particular,
Bringing small pieces near the nose increases concentration of consciousness,
The effect increases. In addition, it helps to clearly distinguish between used and unused parts. In addition, the number of perforations, the direction in which perforations are formed, and the like can be appropriately changed according to the shape of the fragrance sheet 10 and the like.

The above structure 7 is an example of a base material suitable for an aroma sheet for aroma therapy. When the substrate is a non-woven fabric, it can be applied to the non-woven fabric by silk screen printing,
In addition, since the amount of microcapsules corresponding to the ink amount of 2 to 50 μm (preferably 3 to 15 μm) can be applied to the nonwoven fabric, the amount of microcapsules per unit area is large. This is preferable because the capsule can be efficiently destroyed and the fragrance can be enhanced. It is also highly productive and economical. Further, for example, an amount corresponding to an ink amount of 2 to 3 μm can be applied thinly and uniformly, which is more economical. Further, the feeling of use can be improved by the nonwoven fabric.
Raw materials for the nonwoven fabric include pulp and synthetic pulp, plant (natural) fibers and chemical fibers, and mixtures thereof. Although it is possible to use a cloth instead of a nonwoven fabric, it is particularly preferable to use a nonwoven fabric. If the substrate is paper, it can be applied to the paper by offset printing. When offset printing is used, the thickness is 1 to 5 μm (preferably 3.
Microcapsules of an amount corresponding to the amount of ink (5-5 μm thick) can be thinly applied to paper at this thickness, so that it can be produced at the lowest cost while maintaining the aroma effect. In addition, drying is quick and productivity is good. In particular, dry offset printing is preferable because productivity is high, microcapsules that are wasted during production are small, and cost is low. In addition, when applied on paper by silk screen printing at a thickness of 2 to 3 μm,
Slow drying and poor productivity. The material of the paper is not particularly limited, but coated paper, high-quality paper and the like are preferable. The amount of microcapsules to be applied to the substrate is 100,000 to 300 per 1 cm ^2.
10,000 pieces, preferably 500,000 to 2.5 million pieces, more preferably 1.2 million to 250,000 pieces, and still more preferably 1.2 million to 1
A preferable amount is 800,000. The coating thickness on the substrate other than the nonwoven fabric is preferably about 0.5 to 5 μm, and is preferably 3.5 to 5 μm.
m is more preferable. Although the color of the substrate is not particularly limited, it is preferable to match the color of the herb such as the color of the flower of the herb. It is necessary to use odorless ink for coloring the substrate. Food-friendly odorless ink is the best for safety. Of course, the substrate also needs to be odorless. This is because when the sheet is put on the nose and smelled, it is not preferable that the base material smells.

According to the above configuration 8, by applying the microcapsules to the base material thinly and uniformly by the printing method, the fragrance sheet for aroma therapy can be manufactured with good productivity and at low cost. As a printing method, it is preferable to use silk screen printing or offset printing depending on the material and the coating thickness of the base material as described above. As other printing methods, for example, stencil printing, drop printing, gravure printing, flexographic printing, and the like can be used. The dipping method (dipping method) and other coating methods are not preferred because the coating amount is too large and the profitability is poor, and when the coating amount is too large, wasteful microcapsules increase. The microcapsules are dispersed in an appropriate solution and applied by a printing method or the like. At this time, coloring can be performed simultaneously by adding a colored odorless ink for food or the like.

According to the ninth aspect, by storing the fragrance sheet for aroma therapy of the present invention in a package, it is possible to prevent the fragrance sheet from being lost, and to add a horizontal frictional force component to the fragrance sheet to obtain microcapsules. Can be prevented from being destroyed. In other words, even if a horizontal frictional force component is applied to the package, the fragrance sheet is not rubbed, but the microcapsules can be prevented from being broken. As a package, a paper package is preferable in consideration of cost, environmental protection, and the like. The paper package is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (b) and (c), the paper package 20 of the assembled box type having no gusset (return) on the side 21 is the simplest and simplest. The paper package 20 has a pocket 29 in which the fragrance sheet 10 as shown in FIG. A paper package or the like also has a function of blocking direct sunlight and preventing direct sunlight from hitting a sheet. As shown in FIG.
Is preferably housed in a transparent resin outer bag 30. The transparent resin outer bag 30 includes an opening portion 3 sealed with an adhesive.
2. It is preferable to have a display hole 33 and a heat seal portion 34. It is preferable to print and display the usage, the effect, and the like on the package.

According to the above configuration 10, the aroma sheet for aroma therapy of the present invention can be protected by storing it in a resin bag that can be repeatedly sealed and opened.
In addition, fragments used at the perforations can be stored and used until no fragrance is produced. Further, the sheet can be prevented from being lost by being stored in the resin bag. In this case, as shown in FIG.
When the paper package 20 of the assembled box type provided with 22 and 23 is used, the transparent resin inner bag 4 containing the fragrance sheet 10 is used.
0 is held by gussets 22, 22, 23, and gusset 23
, 22 and 22, the resin inner bag 40 can be easily taken out and stored. The lid 26 is opened and closed by inserting and removing the projection 24 provided on the lid 26 of the paper package into the cutout 25 provided on the gusset 23. The resin inner bag 40 has a seal portion 41 that can be repeatedly sealed and opened. As the seal portion 41, for example, a type in which a concave portion and a convex portion made of a resin are fitted to each other to repeatedly seal and unsealing is preferable. 28 is a hole for passing through the display hook. Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the fragrance sheet 10 is displayed from the window 27 provided on the lid 26 of the paper package, the position of the fragrance sheet 10 in the transparent resin bag 30 and the resin Even if the storage position of the bag 30 is slightly shifted, the sheet 10 can be displayed from the window 27 provided in the lid 26 of the paper package.

The above configuration 11 is an embodiment in which microcapsules containing an aroma component used for aroma therapy are adhered to a base material, and can be used once such as a prize (used for sales promotion) or a free sample. It can be used preferably when it is the main. In this case, it is preferable to apply the microcapsules on the sheet after printing and displaying the method of use and the effect on the sheet, because it is extremely economical. The same applies to the case where the microcapsules are partially applied to the inner surface of the two-fold sheet.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail. Microcapsules are usually small containers that can only be identified using an optical microscope, usually in the micrometer range. Since it is impossible to pack the contents into a small container like a microcapsule later, the method is usually to make the contents into fine particles, disperse them in an appropriate medium, and then coat each fine particle with a wall material. Has been adopted. This is an operation called microencapsulation. The materials forming the wall film of the container are mainly natural and synthetic polymers, but need not necessarily be polymers, and waxes and inorganic compounds can also be used as wall materials. The microcapsules have a function of protecting the contents called a core substance or a nuclear substance from the external environment, and mainly have a function of adjusting the speed of releasing the core substance to the outside. Microencapsulation methods can be broadly classified into a chemical method using a chemical reaction and a physicochemical method using a physicochemical change. Interfacial polymerization, in which a polymer is synthesized at the interface between the core substance particles / dispersion medium and used as a coating material at the same time, is a kind of chemical method. Coacervate generated by phase change in a polymer solution in which core substance particles are dispersed The coacervation method in which droplets are deposited on the surface of a core substance particle is a kind of physicochemical method. By changing the environment of the polymer solution, it is separated into an extremely dense dispersed phase and a dilute continuous phase, and the phenomenon of coacervation (coacvation)
ervation, resulting coacervate (coacerate)
vate). Examples of the interfacial reaction method for forming a film by utilizing the reaction at the interface include an interfacial polymerization method, an in situ polymerization method, a liquid curing coating method (orifice method), and an interfacial reaction method (inorganic chemical reaction method). Can be Examples of the interfacial deposition method utilizing the deposition of the wall material on the core material interface include a phase separation method, a submerged drying method, a melt dispersion cooling method, a spray drying method, a pan coating method, an air suspension coating method (Wurster
Method), a powder bed method, and the like. As a method of microencapsulation used in the present invention, an interfacial polymerization method, a coacervation method, and the like are usually preferable. However, any microencapsulation method may be used as long as the microcapsules described in Configurations 2 and 3 and the like can obtain characteristics suitable for the present invention. The essential oil is a mixture composed of 100 or more components (compounds), and it is necessary to appropriately select a production method, production conditions, a wall material, a dispersion medium, and other materials so that they do not separate during microencapsulation. In the interfacial polymerization method, for example, an O / W emulsion is prepared, and a water-soluble monomer is added to the external phase (W phase).
/ W emulsion is dispersed as fine droplets in a solvent (oil phase), and when an oil-soluble monomer is added to the solvent (oil phase) and stirred, a polymerization reaction occurs at the interface between the water phase and the oil phase, and a polymer film is formed. I do. In this case, a double capsule composed of the polymer film and the water film inside the polymer film can be formed. Commonly used wall materials are, for example, gelatin, rosin, gum arabic, shellac, sodium alginate, CMC, polyvinyl alcohol, epoxy, polyurethane, polystyrene, polyacrylamide, polyester, polyamide, urea, and the like.

Next, the essential oil which is the content of the microcapsules will be described. Chamomile (Ch
amomile (Asteraceae) is excellent in "mental sedative effect" to calm anxiety and tension, and is also effective for stomach pain and abdominal pain due to stress (analgesic effect). Therefore, it is effective to use it, for example, for "when there is anxiety", "when you are nervous", "when you are irritable and angry", and "when you are insomnia". More specifically, it is effective to use, for example, "when it is unlikely that the heart is upset and it is unlikely that you can speak well" or "before entering the examination hall for entering and joining the company." Also,
It is especially effective for people who are susceptible to stomach pain, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea when nervous. For chamomile, it is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method using a flower part as a 100% raw material. German chamomile (scientific name: Matri
caria Chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (scientific name: Anthe)
mis nobilis), any of which can be used, but Roman chamomile is more preferred. Peppermint (Pepp
ermint; Labiatae; Scientific name: Mentha piperita) refreshes the mind and body and enhances concentration (awakening action)
It has an effect of activating the gastrointestinal function (stimulating effect) and improving nasal congestion (peristaltic adjusting effect). Therefore, for example, "when you want to refresh your mind and body", "when you want to increase concentration", "when you are distracted", "when you are drowsy", "when you want to activate your gastrointestinal function", and This is effective when you want to improve jams. More specifically, for example, "prevention of falling asleep in the afternoon meeting (to wake you up and clear your head)", "when you want to increase the concentration of golf shots", "sore throat and stomach due to stress" It is effective when used when there is a sting, or when the appetite is reduced due to stress. For peppermint, it is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method using a leaf portion as a 100% raw material. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus; Myrtaceae; Scientific name: Eucalyptus globulu
s) has an effect of alleviating inflammation of the respiratory tract and relieving mucous membrane symptoms. Therefore, it is effective to use, for example, "when the throat hurts due to cigarette smoke of the people around" or "when it is stuffy on crowded trains". For eucalyptus, it is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method using leaves as a 100% raw material. Even the same eucalyptus must be noted because the ratio of the components contained in the essential oil extracted significantly differs depending on the growing soil and the amount of sunlight (called a chemotype). It is particularly preferred to use eucalyptus essential oils of the Australian globulus variety. Damask Rose (Rosaceae; Rosa damascena)
It has a sedative effect to calm the sway of the heart and an effect such as acting on the hormonal system of women to maintain balance and make the mind cheerful. Therefore, it is effective to use it for, for example, "a person whose sleep at night is easily affected by little things", "when he is depressed", and "a period of periodical frustration". Lavender (Lamiaceae; Lavandula sp.)
ecies) has effects such as relaxing and rounding nerves. Therefore, it is effective to use it, for example, for "when you want to come with a normal mind, such as for sports," or "before a speech such as a wedding." As for lavender, it is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method using the flower part and the leaf part as 100% raw materials. Lemon Gr
ass; Gramineae; Scientific name Cymbopogon citratus) have effects such as clearing mental symptoms such as frustration and depression, and awakening drowsiness and refreshing the head. Therefore, it is effective to use it, for example, in "a morning when you are depressed and unmotivated" or "when you have to work harder and study more". Lemongrass has 100 leaves
It is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method as a% raw material. Sandalwood;
Sandalwood (scientific name: Santalum album) has an effect of relaxing and relaxing nerve tension and anxiety, an effect of improving sexual disorders such as cold sensation and impotence, and a tonic effect. For sandalwood, it is preferable to use an essential oil obtained by a steam distillation method using a heartwood as a 100% raw material. In addition, when the essential oils of the above seven natural herbs are used in the form of the aromatic sheet of the present invention,
Despite the high aroma effect, it is safe for everyone because it contains few components that should be avoided by humans, and is highly safe in terms of dosage.
On the other hand, for example, rosemary and the like are extremely irritating. Therefore, care must be taken that they are not suitable for people with high blood pressure or during pregnancy, and care must be taken in terms of dose.

[0030]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

Example 1 (Celessen International, UK)
ce International Ltd (UK)) microcapsules (trade name: aqueous encapsulated fragraced (Celesence Capsule Aroma), Celessence Touch, Celessence
Lift & Touch) (dispersed in silk screen printing), using a vegetable odorless vehicle as needed to make it suitable for printing. Silk screen printing is used to print 5-10 μm thick ink on pulp non-woven fabric. An amount of microcapsules corresponding to the amount was applied. 1cm
^The amount of microcapsules per ² was about 1.5 million to 1.8 million. The essential oils in the microcapsules include chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus, damask rose, lavender, lemongrass, and sandalwood essential oils (SA in France)
NOFLORE, which is evaluated as the highest quality in the world), was used alone in each of the above three types of microcapsules. In particular,
Chamomile: Chamomile Roman XL31667, Peppermint: Peppermint XL29730, Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus XL304
11, Damascus Rose: Rosedamasck XL29594, Lavender: Lavender XL21003, Lemongrass: Lemongrass XL3
3366, Sandalwood: Sandalwood XL32846, respectively.

By gently rubbing the nonwoven fabric with a finger, a moderate and sufficient fragrance was confirmed, and it was confirmed that the fragrance was the same as the essential oil of 100% natural herbs.
Also, after gently rubbing a 24 mm x 33 mm square nonwoven fabric cut with a finger with a finger, and bringing it near the nose and sniffing it, it is possible to concentrate on a small amount of fragrance and focus on consciousness. The effect was recognized (realized) in a short time. Furthermore, it was confirmed that even when the nonwoven fabric was pushed in the thickness direction with a finger, there was no fragrance. In addition, it was also confirmed that the fragrance was maintained for about one hour by rubbing continuously.
When the amount of microcapsules per 1 cm ² was about 1 million, the fragrance was felt to be considerably weaker than in Example 1.

Example 2 (Celessen International, UK)
ce International Ltd (UK)) microcapsules (trade name: aqueous encapsulated fragraced (Celesence Capsule Aroma), Celessence Touch, Celessence
Lift & Touch) (dispersed for dry offset printing or silk screen printing)
Vegetable odorless vehicles are appropriately mixed to give printability, and dry offset printing is applied to coated paper on coated paper.
Microcapsules were applied to a thickness of 5 μm. The amount of microcapsules per cm ² is 1.2 million ~
The number was about 1.5 million. The essential oils in microcapsules include chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus, damask rose, lavender, and lemongrass essential oil (SANOF of France)
LORE, which is evaluated as the highest quality in the world), was used alone in each of the above three types of microcapsules. Specifically, chamomile: Chamomile Roman XL31667, peppermint: Pepperm
int XL29730, Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus XL30411, Damask Rose: Rosedamasck XL29594, Lavender: Lavende
r XL21003, lemongrass: Lemongrass XL33366, sandalwood: Sandalwood XL32846, respectively.

By gently rubbing the coated paper with a finger, a moderate and sufficient fragrance was confirmed, and it was confirmed that the fragrance was the same as the essential oil of 100% natural herbs. Also, after gently rubbing a 24 mm x 33 mm square coated paper cut with a finger with a finger, and bringing it near the nose and sniffing, it is possible to focus on a small amount of fragrance and concentrate on consciousness,
The effect of each essential oil described above could be recognized (realized) in a short time. Furthermore, it was confirmed that even when the coated paper was pressed with a finger in the thickness direction, no fragrance was observed. It was also confirmed that the fragrance was continuously rubbed for about 30 minutes. The amount of microcapsules per cm ² is 1
In the case of about one million, the fragrance was felt weaker than in Example 2. In addition, Example 1 using the nonwoven fabric had a stronger fragrance and a better feeling in use than Example 2. Example 2 was lower in cost.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be carried out by appropriately changing the materials such as microcapsules and essential oils, the application amount, and the like within a range not to impair the effects of the present invention.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is convenient to carry, easy to use, can be stored for a long time in the same state as before opening, and can be prevented from being used in excess of an appropriate amount, so that it is safe. In addition, it is possible to provide an economical fragrance sheet for aroma therapy (aroma sheet) and a portable aroma therapy device (aroma goods).

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the action of a force applied to a microcapsule.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing one embodiment of the fragrance sheet of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view showing one embodiment of a portable fragrance device for fragrance therapy of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3 (a) is a plan view of a fragrance sheet, FIG.
3B is a plan view of the paper package, and FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a state in which the fragrance sheet is stored in the paper package.
(D) is a plan view showing a state where the paper package is housed in a transparent resin bag.

FIG. 4 is a view showing another embodiment of the portable fragrance device for aroma therapy of the present invention, wherein FIG. 4 (a) is a plan view and FIG. 4 (b) is a perspective view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Microcapsule 2 Aroma component used for aroma therapy 3 Base material surface 10 Aroma sheet 11 Perforation 12 Small piece 20 Package 30 Resin outer bag 40 Resin inner bag

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A fragrance sheet for fragrance therapy, wherein microcapsules containing fragrance components used for fragrance therapy are adhered to a base material. 2. The microcapsule is not easily ruptured by a pressing force in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate, and has a frictional force in a horizontal direction on the surface of the substrate or a frictional force in a direction horizontal on the surface of the substrate. 2. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to claim 1, wherein the microcapsule has a property of being easily ruptured by a combined force with a vertical pressing force. 3. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to claim 2, wherein the microcapsules are microcapsules manufactured by Celestence International. 4. The fragrance component used in the fragrance therapy,
The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fragrance sheet is a 100% natural herb essential oil. 5. The fragrance component used in the fragrance therapy,
The fragrance for aroma therapy according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the fragrance is an essential oil selected from chamomile, peppermint, eucalyptus, damask rose, lavender, lemongrass, sandalwood or a blend thereof. Sheet. 6. The fragrance sheet has perforations and can be easily cut into small pieces.
5. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to any one of 5. 7. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to claim 1, wherein the base material is any one selected from a nonwoven fabric, a paper, and a resin sheet. 8. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to claim 2, wherein the microcapsules are thinly and uniformly applied to a substrate by a printing method. 9. A fragrance treatment portable fragrance device, wherein the fragrance treatment fragrance sheet according to claim 1 is stored in a package. 10. The fragrance sheet for aroma therapy according to claim 1, which is housed in a resin bag that can be repeatedly sealed and opened, and the resin bag is housed in a paper package. Portable fragrance for aroma therapy. 11. A portable aromatherapy device for aroma therapy, wherein microcapsules containing an aroma component used for aroma therapy are adhered to a base material.