Brain scans probe if ancient oil scent can lift mood

NCT ID NCT07384312

Summary

This study tested whether smelling a traditional Chinese herbal oil (Cang-ai) for one month could help reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers enrolled 60 young adults with mild to moderate depression and had half smell the Cang-ai oil daily, while the other half smelled a comparison oil (bergamot). They used special brain imaging and standard depression questionnaires to see if the treatment changed brain activity or improved mood scores.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine

    Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, China

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