Abstract

Background: Oils of Aromatic plants have potent pharmacological activity. The vapor phase of the volatile oils clearly has a more effective antibacterial and antifungal effect in the laboratory environment compared to the liquid phase. One of the non-edible drug delivery methods in Iranian medicine is inhalation of vapor coming from aromatic plants (leaves, seeds or roots) in warm or boiled water. This drug delivery method is known as Enkebab. Existing vaporizers convert water or distilled liquids into vapors and there is no possibility to use plant and inhale the aromatic vapors of the plant directly. People commonly boil different parts of plants in kitchen utensils to use the vapor of aromatic plants. The objective of this study is to design and manufacture vaporizer using the technology of realizing volatile substances of aromatic plants in water. Methods: The most important components of the device consist of thermal element, wind pump, fan, reservoir, control and regulating components. The device was composed of three main parts: a controllable thermal system, an agitator system and a system for rapid evacuation of vapor from reservoir. Results: This vaporizer was designed and engineered with a new technology to release volatile substances of aromatic plants. The agitator and vapor exhaust fan in this device has led to the volatile components of the plant be released at a lower temperature than heat alone. the agitator and vapor exhaust fan in this device has led to the volatile matter of plants and their seeds to be released at a lower temperature than heat alone. Level of heat, stirring intensity and vapor outlet speed are customizable for the user in digital form. Conclusion: The vaporizer with technology to release volatile substances of aromatic plants can create a new method in use of volatile substances in laboratory and clinical places.