Background. Aromatherapy refers to the medicinal or therapeutic use of essential oils
absorbed through the skin or olfactory system. Recent literature has examined the …

Since ancient times, essential oils (EOs) have been known for their therapeutic potential
against many health issues. Recent studies suggest that EOs may contribute to the …

The global essential oil market has been steadily increasing in size over the past few years,
and is estimated to reach ca. $7.5 billion USD per annum by 2018. Lavenders (Lavandula; …

Aims To examine the effects of aromatherapy massage on anxiety and sleep quality in
patients undergoing colorectal surgery in the preoperative period. Background In recent …

Objective This study sought to determine the effects of lavender aromatherapy on pain
following needle insertion into a fistula in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Method This is …

Aromatherapy is the controlled use of plant essences for therapeutic purposes. Its
applications are numerous (ie, wellbeing, labour, infections, dementia, and anxiety …

Background The postpartum period is the most crucial but also the most fragile stage of most
pregnancies. The health benefits of aromatherapy have recently become more widely …

Background Anxiety is the most common psychological reaction in women during labor.
Similar to numerous other surgeries, postoperative pain is also reported following cesarean …

Background. Labor pain is one of the most severe pains, which most of women experience.
By using novel supportive methods, the labor pain can be reduced, which makes this event …

Post-surgical chest tube removal (CTR) is associated with a significant pain and discomfort
for patients. Current treatment strategies for reducing CTR-associated pain and anxiety are …