Aromatherapy May Make Good Scents

Aromatherapy May Make Good Scents, But Does It Work?

An investigation on how aromatherapy affects health failed to show any improvement in immune status, wound healing, or pain control among people exposed to two scents. But results of the randomized controlled trial, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, did show that lemon (considered to be a stimulant) appeared to enhance mood, while lavender (thought to be a relaxant) had no effect on mood.
Researchers from Ohio State University assembled a group of 56 men and women aged 18 to 43.

Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy
Intervention
A diffuser and a bottle of essential oil.
MeSH	D019341

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.

Some essential oils such as tea tree have demonstrated anti-microbial effects, but there is still a lack of clinical evidence demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Evidence for the efficacy of aromatherapy in treating medical conditions remains poor, with a particular lack of studies employing rigorous methodology, but some evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential. Aromatherapy is considered effective because it has pharmacological, physiological, and psychological effects on the body.