Aromatherapy, a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that uses essential oils through inhalation, is believed to enhance physical and spiritual conditions. Although clinical studies suggest that the use of essential oils may have therapeutic potential, evidence for the efficacy of aromatherapy in treating medical conditions remains poor, with a particular lack of studies employi...

this study evaluated the effects of inhalation of lavender essential oil on the pain of open-heart surgery. the main complaint of patients after open-heart surgery is chest pain. due to the side effects of opioids, it is important to use a non-invasive way to effectively relieve pain including aromatherapy with analgesics. this study is a clinical single-blind trial. the study was conducted on ...

BACKGROUND Although aromatherapy is widely used, the pharmacology of the essential oils remains undiscovered. AIM The present study assessed the effect of (-)-linalool, the main contained material of lavender, on the brain function. MATERIALS AND METHODS Healthy male volunteers calculated the regional cerebral blood flow (CBF) before and after inhalation of (-)-linalool, and CBF changes wer...

Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate effects of aromatherapy in decreasing salivary gland damage for patients undergoing radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Materials and Methods. The subjects were 71 patients with DTC. They were divided into aromatherapy group (group A, n = 35) and a control group (group B, n = 36). We blended 1.0 mL of lem...

Background: Appendicitis leads to post-appendectomy pain with significant physical and mental implications, necessitating non-pharmacological management approaches. Objective: This study aimed determine which interventions can effectively reduce postoperative following an appendectomy. Design: A rapid review design was employed. Data Sources: The databases used were EBSCOhost-CINAHL PubMed. art...

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the effect of aromatherapy on anxiety symptoms in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Method: a systematic review, carried out from PEOT strategy: what are effects reducing cancer? The research was conducted six databases and eight other data sources. Randomized clinical trials without date language restrictions were included. Results: sample consisted se...