Abstract
Plants and their byproducts have been used throughout history for a myriad of health conditions. One such practice is using essential oils as aromatherapy, a type of therapy where patients inhale the scent of the oils for therapeutic benefits. Aromatherapy has long been utilized to help with conditions such as insomnia and anxiety, and with all the advancements in science and clinical research that we have today, there is now data that supports their use for certain conditions. Several studies have been published over the past 20 years on the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy for anxiety and insomnia, especially with lavender and chamomile oil. Understanding this data will allow medical providers to consider these longstanding natural therapies as potential add-ons to traditional pharmacologic treatments.
Recommended Citation
Sneed, J. Scented solutions: aromatherapy's effect on anxiety and sleep disorder. BUHealth. 2024; 2(1). https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/buhealth/vol2/iss1/10.
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