AROMATHERAPY

This study tested whether Swedish massage with lavender or chamomile oils can help reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during labor. 90 pregnant women were split into three groups: one got massage with chamomile oil, one with lavender oil, and one with plain carrier oil. Researchers m…

This study tested whether smelling lemon essential oil for 5 minutes could improve attention in 52 children aged 9-16 with ADHD who were not on medication. The children were randomly assigned to inhale either lemon oil or a placebo before taking attention and memory tests. Result…

This study tested whether a 5-minute session of smelling lavender essential oil can help reduce stress, anxiety, and improve satisfaction in emergency department patients. 60 adults admitted to the ER observation unit took part. Half received a lavender-scented tube to sniff, whi…

This study tested whether a gentle arm massage with sesame-lavender oil can reduce acute pain and anxiety in women after mastectomy surgery. 90 women were randomly assigned to receive massage with either sesame-lavender oil, plain sesame oil, or paraffin oil (a placebo). The goal…

This study tested whether smelling lavender oil for a few minutes can lower anxiety in people waiting with a family member in the emergency room. 120 adults took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after using a standard questionnaire. The goal is to see if a sim…

This study tested whether inhaling lavender essential oil can help reduce anxiety and pain in people with moderate to severe pain. 68 adults who had pain but no allergy to lavender took part. They either inhaled lavender oil or a placebo for 30 minutes, and their anxiety and pain…

This small study tested whether a 10-minute aromatherapy massage twice a week for four weeks could reduce arm stiffness and improve emotional well-being in 30 stroke survivors aged 65 and older living in care homes. One group received massage with sweet marjoram essential oil, wh…

This study looked at whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce tiredness and improve sleep in people receiving dialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults on dialysis took part in a crossover trial where they received both the aromatherapy and a placebo at different time…

This study tested whether letting patients pick their own aromatherapy scent (lavender, geranium, lemongrass, or sandalwood) could lower anxiety before eye surgery. 64 adults undergoing short eye procedures chose their preferred scent or received an odorless placebo patch. Resear…