Aromatherapy for depression: does Cang-Ai oil soothe the brain?
NCT ID NCT07384312
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether smelling cang-ai volatile oil (CAVO) can ease depression symptoms. Sixty people with depression were split into two groups: one sniffed CAVO, the other sniffed bergamot essential oil, for one hour daily. After a month, researchers used brain scans and depression questionnaires to see if CAVO changed brain activity or mood.
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Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine
Kunming, Yunnan, 650500, China
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