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Aroma care

The use of aromatherapy can improve your well-being and support therapeutic measures. It does not replace medical treatment, but complements it. We use high-quality essential and plant oils in aroma care, the effect of which unfolds through the skin, nose and the entire organism.

What we offer you at the dialysis centre

Aromatherapy care can be used successfully as a complementary care method for a wide range of complaints. We are happy to involve you in the selection of oils. The entire nursing team at the dialysis unit regularly undergoes further training in aroma care.

Essential oils

Essential oils are easily evaporated, oily extracts from plants with a characteristic odour of the plant of origin. By emitting their odour, they attract insects for pollination. In addition, these fragrances react to threats from their environment, they repel pathogenic microorganisms such as fungi or bacteria and they protect against pests, cold and heat. Microbiological investigations and scientific studies have shown that essential oils can have the same effect on humans.

Vegetable oils

Plant oils are metabolic products of plants. They are obtained by pressing oleaginous fruits and oilseeds. Due to their chemical structure, they are very similar to our skin lipids and can therefore penetrate the skin very well. They nourish, care for and also support the function of the cells. The fatty substances in vegetable oils attach themselves to the cell edges and have a regulating effect on them. Plant oils also act as carrier oils for essential oils. Mixing the two together creates aroma care blends for a wide variety of applications. Possible applications in aroma care are dry inhalation, embrocation, aroma stone, room spray, aroma nebuliser, washing, oil compress and cold compress.

Head of the care team of the dialysis centre

Portrait photo of Silvana Tenini

Silvana Tenini

Ward manager dialysis centre

Spital Zollikerberg
Nephrologie und Dialysezentrum
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg

Portrait photo of Anke Haas

Anke Haas

Deputy Ward Manager Dialysis Centre

Spital Zollikerberg
Nephrologie und Dialysezentrum
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg