Lemon scent boosts attention in ADHD kids, study finds
NCT ID NCT07586761
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether inhaling lemon essential oil can improve attention in children with ADHD. Fifty-two children aged 9-16 who had never taken ADHD medication were randomly assigned to smell either lemon oil or a placebo before taking attention and memory tests. The lemon oil group showed significantly better sustained attention scores, suggesting aromatherapy might offer a simple, drug-free way to help manage ADHD symptoms.
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Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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