Comparing the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation aromatherapy on anxiety and pain in burn patients: A single-blind randomized clinical trial

The Effect of Inhalation Aromatherapy with Lavender on Sleep Quality of the Elderly in Nursing Care Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial

“…Aromatherapy is one of the main non-pharmaceutical methods available (9). Reportedly, nurses sometimes fail to pay enough attention to non-pharmacological procedures, even though they are sufficiently competent in applying them in order to promote and maintain health (10).…”

“…Reportedly, nurses sometimes fail to pay enough attention to non-pharmacological procedures, even though they are sufficiently competent in applying them in order to promote and maintain health (10). Considered as a holistic nursing intervention, aromatherapy can help fulfill the objectives of nurses (9). It stands 2nd among the procedures most routinely applied in clinical practice by nurses (11).…”

“…Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essence oils, which is absorbed by the body in different ways-such as massage, inhalation, compression, aroma baths, and showers (9).…”

“…Lavender is a plant with sedative, calming, antiseptic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and healing properties. Hence, it is used to enhance the mood and eliminate moderate depression (9). It also helps to reduce insomnia, increase deep sleep with slow waves in people, and leaves one more alert during the day (13).…”

“…The linalool and linalyl acetate of this plant can stimulate the parasympathetic system. In addition, lynalyl acetate has drug effects and linalool acts as a sedative (9).…”