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<div class="main-content lit-style" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/CreativeWork"><div class="meta-content fm-sec"><h1 id="_NBK65874_"><span class="title" itemprop="name">Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®)</span></h1><div class="subtitle whole_rhythm">Health Professional Version</div><p class="contrib-group"><span itemprop="author">PDQ Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Editorial Board</span>.</p><p class="small">Published online: December 30, 2014.</p><p class="small">Created: <span itemprop="datePublished">October 24, 2005</span>.</p></div><div class="jig-ncbiinpagenav body-content whole_rhythm" data-jigconfig="allHeadingLevels: ['h2'],smoothScroll: false" itemprop="text"><div id="_abs_rndgid_" itemprop="description"><p id="CDR0000441069__134">This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the use of aromatherapy and essential oils in the treatment of people with cancer. It is intended as a resource to inform and assist clinicians who care for cancer patients. It does not provide formal guidelines or recommendations for making health care decisions.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__135">This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Editorial Board, which is editorially independent of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The summary reflects an independent review of the literature and does not represent a policy statement of NCI or the National Institutes of Health (NIH).</p></div><div id="CDR0000441069__1"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__1_">Overview</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__2">This <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044964/" class="def">complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)</a> information summary provides an overview of the use of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462677/" class="def">essential oils</a> primarily to improve the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045417/" class="def">quality of life</a> of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045333/" class="def">cancer</a> patients. This summary includes a brief history of aromatherapy, a review of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044512/" class="def">laboratory studies</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045961/" class="def">clinical trials</a>, and possible <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044922/" class="def">adverse effects</a> associated with aromatherapy use. </p><p id="CDR0000441069__3">This summary contains the following key information:
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</p><ul id="CDR0000441069__7"><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy is the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000043985/" class="def">therapeutic</a> use of essential oils (also known as volatile oils) from plants (flowers, herbs, or trees) for the improvement of physical, emotional, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000441265/" class="def">spiritual</a> well-being.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy is used by patients with cancer primarily as <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046609/" class="def">supportive care</a> for general well-being.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy is used with other <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044951/" class="def">complementary treatments</a> (e.g., <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454761/" class="def">massage</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046724/" class="def">acupuncture</a>) as well as with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044930/" class="def">standard treatments</a> for <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000269453/" class="def">symptom management</a>.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Essential oils are volatile liquid substances <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000407760/" class="def">extracted</a> from <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462664/" class="def">aromatic</a> plant material by steam distillation or mechanical expression; oils produced with the aid of chemical <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463162/" class="def">solvents</a> are not considered true essential oils.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div> Essential oils are available in the United States for <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhalation</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a> treatment. Topical treatments are generally used in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462674/" class="def">diluted</a> forms.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy is not widely administered via <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044100/" class="def">ingestion</a>.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>The effects of aromatherapy are theorized to result from the binding of chemical components in the essential oil to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044958/" class="def">receptors</a> in the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000698420/" class="def">olfactory bulb</a>, impacting the brain’s emotional center, the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462685/" class="def">limbic system</a>. Topical application of aromatic oils may exert <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462660/" class="def">antibacterial</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044187/" class="def">anti-inflammatory</a>, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045590/" class="def">analgesic</a> effects.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Studies in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454774/" class="def">animals</a> show <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450118/" class="def">sedative</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450121/" class="def">stimulant</a> effects of specific essential oils as well as positive effects on behavior and the immune system. <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044946/" class="def">Functional imaging</a> studies in humans support the influence of odors on the limbic system and its emotional pathways.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Human clinical trials have investigated aromatherapy primarily in the treatment of stress and anxiety in patients with critical illnesses or in other hospitalized patients. Several clinical trials involving patients with cancer have been published.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy has a relatively low <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000445093/" class="def">toxicity</a> profile when administered by inhalation or diluted topical application.</div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Aromatherapy products are not subject to approval by the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454785/" class="def">U.S. Food and Drug Administration</a> unless there is a claim for treatment of specific diseases.</div></li></ul><p id="CDR0000441069__20">Many of the medical and scientific terms used in the summary are hypertext linked (at first use in each section) to the <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms</a>, which is oriented toward nonexperts. When a linked term is clicked, a definition will appear in a separate window.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__21">Reference citations in some <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044271/" class="def">PDQ</a> CAM information summaries may include links to external Web sites that are operated by individuals or organizations for the purpose of marketing or advocating the use of specific treatments or products. These reference citations are included for informational purposes only. Their inclusion should not be viewed as an endorsement of the content of the Web sites, or of any treatment or product, by the PDQ Cancer CAM Editorial Board or the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044266/" class="def">National Cancer Institute</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000441069__4"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__4_">General Information</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__6"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">Aromatherapy</a> is a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044022/" class="def">derivative</a> of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462683/" class="def">herbal medicine</a>, which is itself a subset of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044510/" class="def">biological</a> or nature-based <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044964/" class="def">complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044737/" class="def">therapies</a>. Aromatherapy has been defined as the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000043985/" class="def">therapeutic</a> use of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462677/" class="def">essential oils</a> from plants for the improvement of physical, emotional, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000441265/" class="def">spiritual</a> well-being. </p><p id="CDR0000441069__22">Essential oils are volatile liquid substances <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000407760/" class="def">extracted</a> from <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462664/" class="def">aromatic</a> plant material by steam distillation or mechanical expression. Oils produced with the aid of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000643008/" class="def">chemical</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463162/" class="def">solvents</a> are not considered true essential oils, because the solvent residues can alter the purity of the oils themselves and lead to adulteration of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462679/" class="def">fragrance</a> or to skin irritation.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__23">Essential oils are made up of a large array of chemical components that consist of the secondary <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462687/" class="def">metabolites</a> found in various plant materials. The major chemical components of essential oils include <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463097/" class="def">terpenes</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463104/" class="def">esters</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463111/" class="def">aldehydes</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463123/" class="def">ketones</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463134/" class="def">alcohols</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463152/" class="def">phenols</a>, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463160/" class="def">oxides</a>, which are volatile and may produce characteristic <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462689/" class="def">odors</a>. Different types of oils contain varying amounts of each of these <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000422394/" class="def">compounds</a>, which are said to give each oil its particular fragrance and therapeutic characteristics. Different varieties of the same species may have different chemotypes (different chemical composition of the same plant species as a result of different harvesting methods or locations) and thus different types of effects.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_1">1</a>] </p><p id="CDR0000441069__24"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462950/" class="def">Synthetic</a> odors are often made up of many of the same compounds, which are synthesized and combined with other novel odor-producing chemicals. However, synthetic fragrances frequently contain irritants, such as solvents and propellants, that can trigger <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary_gen/def-item/glossary_gen_CDR0000322883/" class="def">sensitivities</a> in some people.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_2">2</a>-<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_4">4</a>] Most aromatherapists believe that synthetic fragrances are inferior to essential oils because they lack natural or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046649/" class="def">vital</a> energy; however, this has been contested by odor <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044716/" class="def">psychologists</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462667/" class="def">biochemists</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_5">5</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__25">Aromatherapy is used or claimed to be useful for a vast array of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045022/" class="def">symptoms</a> and conditions. A book on aromatherapy in children suggests aromatherapy remedies for everything from <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044183/" class="def">acne</a> to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463089/" class="def">whooping cough</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_6">6</a>] Published studies regarding the uses of aromatherapy have generally focused on its <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454766/" class="def">psychological</a> effects (used as a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450122/" class="def">stress</a> reliever or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044645/" class="def">anxiolytic</a> agent) or its use as a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a> treatment for skin-related conditions.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__26">A large body of literature has been published on the effects of odors on the human brain and emotions. Some studies have tested the effects of essential oils on mood, alertness, and mental stress in healthy subjects. Other studies investigated the effects of various (usually synthetic) odors on task performance, reaction time, and autonomic parameters or evaluated the direct effects of odors on the brain via <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462676/" class="def">electroencephalogram</a> patterns and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044946/" class="def">functional imaging</a> studies.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_4_7">7</a>] Such studies have consistently shown that odors can produce specific effects on human neuropsychological and autonomic function and that odors can influence mood, perceived health, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463165/" class="def">arousal</a>. These studies suggest that odors may have therapeutic applications in the context of stressful and adverse psychological conditions.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__27"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463164/" class="def">Practitioners</a> of aromatherapy apply essential oils using several different methods, including (1) indirect <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhalation</a> via a room diffuser or drops of oil placed near the patient (e.g., on a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046683/" class="def">tissue</a>), (2) direct inhalation used in an individual inhaler (e.g., a few drops of essential oil floated on top of hot water to aid a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000641960/" class="def">sinus</a> headache), or (3) <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462663/" class="def">aromatherapy massage</a>, which is the application to the body of essential oils diluted in a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462669/" class="def">carrier oil</a>. Other direct and indirect applications include mixing essential oils in bath salts and lotions or applying them to dressings. Different aromatherapy practitioners may have different recipes for treating specific conditions, involving various combinations of oils and methods of application. Differences seem to be practitioner-dependent, with some common uses more accepted throughout the aromatherapy community. Training and certification in aromatherapy for lay practitioners is available at several schools throughout the United States and United Kingdom, but there is no professional standardization in the United States, and no license is required to practice in either country. Thus, there is little consistency in the specific
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treatments used for specific illnesses among practitioners. This lack of standardization has led to poor consistency in research on the effects of aromatherapy, because anecdotal evidence alone or previous experience has driven the choice of oils, and different researchers often choose different oils when studying the same applications. However, there are now specific courses for licensed health professionals that give nursing or continuing medical education contact hours, including a small research component and information on evaluating/measuring outcomes.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__96"> The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) (<a href="http://www.naha.org/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">www.naha.org/</a>) and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (<a href="http://www.alliance-aromatherapists.org/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">www.alliance-aromatherapists.org</a>) are the two governing bodies for national educational standards for aromatherapists. NAHA is taking steps toward standardizing aromatherapy certification in the United States. Many schools offer certificate programs approved by NAHA. A list of these schools can be found on the NAHA Web site (<a href="http://www.naha.org/schools_level_one_two.htm" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">www.naha.org/schools_level_one_two.htm</a>). National <a href="http://www.aromatherapycouncil.org/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">examinations</a> in aromatherapy are held twice per year.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__86">The Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists has established standards for aromatherapy certification in Canada (<a href="http://www.cfacanada.com/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">www.cfacanada.com/</a>). They also have standards for safety and professional conduct and a public directory of certified aromatherapists. Other countries may have similar organizations.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__28">Although essential oils are given <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044068/" class="def">orally</a> or internally by aromatherapists in France and Germany, use is generally limited to inhalation or topical application in the United Kingdom and United States. Nonmedical use of essential oils is common in the flavoring and fragrance industries. Most essential oils have been classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe), at specified concentration limits, by the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454785/" class="def">U.S. Food and Drug Administration</a> (FDA). (See the International Federation of Aromatherapists [<a href="http://www.ifaroma.org/" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">www.ifaroma.org/</a>] for a list of international aromatherapy programs.)</p><p id="CDR0000441069__29">Aromatherapy products do not need approval by the FDA.</p><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_4"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_1">Wildwood C: The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy. Rochester, Vt: Healing Arts Press, 1996.</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_2">Silva-Néto RP, Peres MF, Valença MM: Odorant substances that trigger headaches in migraine patients. Cephalalgia 34 (1): 14-21, 2014. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23832131" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 23832131</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_3">Vethanayagam D, Vliagoftis H, Mah D, et al.: Fragrance materials in asthma: a pilot study using a surrogate aerosol product. J Asthma 50 (9): 975-82, 2013. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23829679" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 23829679</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_4">Celeiro M, Guerra E, Lamas JP, et al.: Development of a multianalyte method based on micro-matrix-solid-phase dispersion for the analysis of fragrance allergens and preservatives in personal care products. J Chromatogr A 1344: 1-14, 2014. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24767833" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 24767833</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_5">Dodd GH: The molecular dimension in perfumery. In: Van Toller S, Dodd GH, eds.: Perfumery: The Psychology and Biology of Fragrance. New York, NY: Chapman and Hall, 1988, pp 19-46.</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_6">Worwood VA: Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child: More Than 300 Natural, Non-Toxic, and Fragrant Essential Oil Blends. Novato, Calif: New World Library, 2000.</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_4_7">Buchbauer G, Jirovetz L, Jäger W, et al.: Fragrance compounds and essential oils with sedative effects upon inhalation. J Pharm Sci 82 (6): 660-4, 1993. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8331544" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 8331544</span></a>]</div></li></ol></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069__8"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__8_">History</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__9">Proponents of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> report that <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462664/" class="def">aromatic</a> or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462677/" class="def">essential oils</a> have been used for thousands of years as <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450121/" class="def">stimulants</a> or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450118/" class="def">sedatives</a> of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000446114/" class="def">nervous system</a> and as treatments for a wide range of other <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000407758/" class="def">disorders</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_1">1</a>] They link it historically to the use of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045738/" class="def">infused</a> oils and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463072/" class="def">unguents</a> in the Bible and ancient Egypt,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_1">1</a>] remedies used throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_2">2</a>] and the burning of aromatic plants in various religious rites. The current applications of aromatherapy did not come about until the early 20th century when the French chemist and perfumer Rene Gattefosse coined the term “aromatherapy” and published a book of that name in 1937.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_2">2</a>] Gattefosse proposed the use of aromatherapy to treat diseases in virtually every <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000257523/" class="def">organ</a> system, citing mostly <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000043995/" class="def">anecdotal</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044007/" class="def">case-based evidence</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_2">2</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__30">Although Gattefosse and his colleagues in France, Italy, and Germany studied the effects of aromatherapy for some 30 years, its use went out of fashion midcentury and was rediscovered by another Frenchman, a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000390246/" class="def">physician</a>, Jean Valnet, in the latter part of the century. Valnet published his book <i>The Practice of Aromatherapy</i> in 1982,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_3">3</a>] at which time the practice became more well-known in Britain and the United States. Through the 1980s and 1990s, as patients in Western countries became increasingly interested in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044964/" class="def">complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)</a> treatments, aromatherapy developed a following that continues to this day. In addition to the growing use of essential oils by <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000269445/" class="def">nurses</a> and aromatherapy <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463164/" class="def">practitioners</a> for specific medical issues, the popularity of aromatherapy has also been exploited by cosmetics companies that have created lines of essential oil-based (though often with a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462950/" class="def">synthetic</a> component) cosmetics and toiletries, claiming to improve mood and well-being in their users.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__31">Despite the growing popularity of aromatherapy in the latter part of the 20th century (especially in the United Kingdom), little research on aromatherapy was available in the English-language medical literature until the early or mid-1990s. The research that began to appear in the 1990s was most often conducted by nurses, who tended to be the primary practitioners of aromatherapy in the United States and United Kingdom (although it is dispensed by medical doctors in France and Germany). Aromatherapists now publish their own journal, the <i>International Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics</i>. Also, many studies regarding the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462689/" class="def">odor</a> on the brain and other systems in animals and healthy humans have been published in the context of odor psychology and neurobiology (and in the absence of the specific term aromatherapy).</p><p id="CDR0000441069__32">In addition to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000390302/" class="def">nausea</a>;[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_39">39</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_40">40</a>] nausea and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000256560/" class="def">emesis</a> in combination with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000321374/" class="def">fatigue</a>, pain, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000430405/" class="def">anxiety</a> in patients in labor;[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_25">25</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_26">26</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_41">41</a>] pain alone;[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_42">42</a>-<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_45">45</a>] and pain in combination with other symptoms.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_22">22</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_23">23</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_25">25</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_26">26</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__34">Published articles have described the use of aromatherapy in specific hospital settings such as <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045333/" class="def">cancer</a> wards, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044182/" class="def">hospices</a>, and other areas where patients are critically ill and require <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000269448/" class="def">palliative care</a> for pain, nausea, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045359/" class="def">lymphedema</a>,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_46">46</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_47">47</a>] generalized <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450122/" class="def">stress</a>, anxiety,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_48">48</a>] and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000430479/" class="def">depression</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_49">49</a>] These <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000286105/" class="def">observational studies</a> provide examples of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044168/" class="def">clinical</a> uses of aromatherapy (and other CAM <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000270868/" class="def">modalities</a>), though they are generally not evidence-based. Subjects have included hospitalized children with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044985/" class="def">HIV</a>,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_50">50</a>] homebound patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044178/" class="def">terminal disease</a>,[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_51">51</a>] and hospitalized patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045343/" class="def">leukemia</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_52">52</a>] Aromatherapy has also been used to reduce malodor of necrotic <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000269469/" class="def">ulcers</a> in cancer patients.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_53">53</a>]
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</p><p id="CDR0000441069__97">Studies of aromatherapy use with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000441253/" class="def">mental health</a> patients have also been conducted.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_54">54</a>] Most of the resulting articles describe successful incorporation of aromatherapy into the treatment of these patients, though outcomes are clearly subjective.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__49">Theories about the mechanism of action of aromatherapy and essential oils differ, depending on the community studying them. Proponents of aromatherapy often cite the connection between <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462691/" class="def">olfaction</a> and the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462685/" class="def">limbic system</a> in the brain as the basis for the effects of aromatherapy on mood and emotions; less is said about proposed mechanisms for its effects on other parts of the body. Most of the aromatherapy literature, however, lacks in-depth neurophysiological studies on the nature of olfaction and its link to the limbic system, and it generally does not cite research that shows these links. Proponents of aromatherapy also believe that the effects of the treatments are based on the special nature of the essential oils used and that essential oils produce effects on the body that are greater than the sum of the individual <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000643008/" class="def">chemical</a> components of the scents.
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</p><p id="CDR0000441069__35">These assertions have been contested by the biochemistry and psychology communities, which take a different view of the possible mechanism of action of odors on the human brain (most do not differentiate the odors produced by essential oils from those of synthetic <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462679/" class="def">fragrances</a>).[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_8_30">30</a>] This neurobiological view, which focuses mostly on the emotional and psychological effects of fragrances (as opposed to the other <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044090/" class="def">symptomatic</a> effects claimed by aromatherapists), takes into account what is known about <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462728/" class="def">olfactory transduction</a> and the connection of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462693/" class="def">olfactory system</a> to other <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046481/" class="def">central nervous system</a> functions, including memory; however, it is primarily theoretical because of the lack of significant research addressing this topic.</p><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_8"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_1">Tisserand R: Essential oils as psychotherapeutic agents. 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[<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12143909" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12143909</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_32">Smallwood J, Brown R, Coulter F, et al.: Aromatherapy and behaviour disturbances in dementia: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 16 (10): 1010-3, 2001. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11607948" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 11607948</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_33">Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, et al.: Lavender oil as a treatment for agitated behaviour in severe dementia: a placebo controlled study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 17 (4): 305-8, 2002. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11994882" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 11994882</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_34">Gray SG, Clair AA: Influence of aromatherapy on medication administration to residential-care residents with dementia and behavioral challenges. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 17 (3): 169-74, 2002 May-Jun. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12083347" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12083347</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_35">Snow LA, Hovanec L, Brandt J: A controlled trial of aromatherapy for agitation in nursing home patients with dementia. J Altern Complement Med 10 (3): 431-7, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15253846" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15253846</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_36">Rose JE, Behm FM: Inhalation of vapor from black pepper extract reduces smoking withdrawal symptoms. Drug Alcohol Depend 34 (3): 225-9, 1994. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8033760" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 8033760</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_37">Sayette MA, Parrott DJ: Effects of olfactory stimuli on urge reduction in smokers. Exp Clin Psychopharmacol 7 (2): 151-9, 1999. [<a href="/pmc/articles/PMC3712336/" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pmc">PMC free article<span class="bk_prnt">: PMC3712336</span></a>] [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10340155" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10340155</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_38">Post-White N, Nichols W: Randomized trial testing of QueaseEase™ essential oil for motion sickness. International Journal of Essential Oil Therapeutics 1 (4): 158-66, 2007.</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_39">Tate S: Peppermint oil: a treatment for postoperative nausea. J Adv Nurs 26 (3): 543-9, 1997. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9378876" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9378876</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_40">Hines S, Steels E, Chang A, et al.: Aromatherapy for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4: CD007598, 2012. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22513952" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 22513952</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_41">Oyama H, Kaneda M, Katsumata N, et al.: Using the bedside wellness system during chemotherapy decreases fatigue and emesis in cancer patients. J Med Syst 24 (3): 173-82, 2000. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10984871" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10984871</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_42">Dale A, Cornwell S: The role of lavender oil in relieving perineal discomfort following childbirth: a blind randomized clinical trial. J Adv Nurs 19 (1): 89-96, 1994. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8138636" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 8138636</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_43">Göbel H, Schmidt G, Soyka D: Effect of peppermint and eucalyptus oil preparations on neurophysiological and experimental algesimetric headache parameters. Cephalalgia 14 (3): 228-34; discussion 182, 1994. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7954745" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 7954745</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_44">Marchand S, Arsenault P: Odors modulate pain perception: a gender-specific effect. Physiol Behav 76 (2): 251-6, 2002. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12044597" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12044597</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_45">Kim JT, Wajda M, Cuff G, et al.: Evaluation of aromatherapy in treating postoperative pain: pilot study. Pain Pract 6 (4): 273-7, 2006. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17129308" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 17129308</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_46">Barclay J, Vestey J, Lambert A, et al.: Reducing the symptoms of lymphoedema: is there a role for aromatherapy? Eur J Oncol Nurs 10 (2): 140-9, 2006. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16563861" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 16563861</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_47">Kohara H, Miyauchi T, Suehiro Y, et al.: Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer. J Palliat Med 7 (6): 791-6, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15684846" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15684846</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_48">Buckle J: Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingston, 2003.</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_49">Wilkinson SM, Love SB, Westcombe AM, et al.: Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer: a multicenter randomized controlled trial. J Clin Oncol 25 (5): 532-9, 2007. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17290062" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 17290062</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_50">Styles JL: The use of aromatherapy in hospitalized children with HIV disease. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 3 (1): 16-20, 1997. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9432422" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9432422</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_51">Rimmer L: The clinical use of aromatherapy in the reduction of stress. Home Healthc Nurse 16 (2): 123-6, 1998. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9526345" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9526345</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_52">Stringer J: Massage and aromatherapy on a leukaemia unit. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery 6 (2): 72-6, 2000. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10844744" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10844744</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_53">Warnke PH, Sherry E, Russo PA, et al.: Antibacterial essential oils in malodorous cancer patients: clinical observations in 30 patients. Phytomedicine 13 (7): 463-7, 2006. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16785038" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 16785038</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_8_54">Hicks G: Aromatherapy as an adjunct to care in a mental health day hospital. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 5 (4): 317, 1998. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9807369" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9807369</span></a>]</div></li></ol></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069__10"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__10_">Laboratory/Animal/Preclinical Studies</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__11">Numerous studies on the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462660/" class="def">antibacterial </a>effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462677/" class="def">essential oils</a> have been published; most have found the oils to have <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000390271/" class="def">significant</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462661/" class="def">antimicrobial</a> activity.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_1">1</a>] Some essential oils are <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046088/" class="def">antiviral</a> and inhibit replication of the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000644314/" class="def">herpes simplex virus</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_2">2</a>] Other essential oils are fungistatic and fungicidal against both <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044308/" class="def">vaginal</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046024/" class="def">oropharyngeal</a>
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<i>Candida albicans</i>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_3">3</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__36">Studies on rats in Europe and Japan have shown that exposure to various <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462689/" class="def">odors</a> can result in stimulation or sedation, as well as changes in behavioral responses to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450122/" class="def">stress</a> and pain. A study [<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_4">4</a>] on the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000450118/" class="def">sedative</a> effects of essential oils and other <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462679/" class="def">fragrance</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000422394/" class="def">compounds</a> (mostly individual <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000643008/" class="def">chemical</a> components of the oils) on rat motility showed that <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462684/" class="def">lavender </a> oil <i>(Lavandula angustifolia </i>Miller [synonyms: <i>Lavandula spicata</i> L.; <i>Lavandula vera </i>DC.]) in particular had a significant sedative effect, and several single-oil constituents (as opposed to whole essential oils) had similarly strong effects. The authors do not comment on the presumed mechanism for this effect, though they suggest that the difference in results between the different oils (some of which were found to be stimulating, some sedative) is related to the “different chemical structures of the compounds…and functional groups…indicating the essential role of the volatility of the fragrance compounds and its <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044225/" class="def">bioavailability</a>." The differences in bioavailability are ascribed to different levels of lipophilia, with the more <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000373086/" class="def">lipophilic</a> oils producing the most sedative effects. The researchers also found significant <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045839/" class="def">plasma</a> levels of the fragrance compounds after <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhalation</a>, suggesting that the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> result from a direct pharmacological interaction rather than an indirect <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046481/" class="def">central nervous system</a> relay.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__37">Other studies have investigated the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> on rats’ behavioral and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045722/" class="def">immunological responses</a> to painful, stressful, or startling stimuli. In two European studies, rats exposed to pleasant odors during painful stimuli exhibited decreased pain-related behaviors, with some variation in response between the sexes.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_5">5</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_6">6</a>] Two studies from Japan showed an improvement in immunological and behavioral markers in rats exposed to fragrances while under stressful conditions.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_7">7</a>,<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_10_8">8</a>]</p><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_10"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_1">Aridoğan BC, Baydar H, Kaya S, et al.: Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of some essential oils. Arch Pharm Res 25 (6): 860-4, 2002. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12510839" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12510839</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_2">Minami M, Kita M, Nakaya T, et al.: The inhibitory effect of essential oils on herpes simplex virus type-1 replication in vitro. Microbiol Immunol 47 (9): 681-4, 2003. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14584615" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 14584615</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_3">D'Auria FD, Tecca M, Strippoli V, et al.: Antifungal activity of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil against Candida albicans yeast and mycelial form. Med Mycol 43 (5): 391-6, 2005. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16178366" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 16178366</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_4">Buchbauer G, Jirovetz L, Jäger W, et al.: Fragrance compounds and essential oils with sedative effects upon inhalation. J Pharm Sci 82 (6): 660-4, 1993. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8331544" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 8331544</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_5">Aloisi AM, Ceccarelli I, Masi F, et al.: Effects of the essential oil from citrus lemon in male and female rats exposed to a persistent painful stimulation. Behav Brain Res 136 (1): 127-35, 2002. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12385797" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12385797</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_6">Jahangeer AC, Mellier D, Caston J: Influence of olfactory stimulation on nociceptive behavior in mice. Physiol Behav 62 (2): 359-66, 1997. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9251980" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9251980</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_7">Shibata H, Fujiwara R, Iwamoto M, et al.: Immunological and behavioral effects of fragrance in mice. Int J Neurosci 57 (1-2): 151-9, 1991. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1938152" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 1938152</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_10_8">Fujiwara R, Komori T, Noda Y, et al.: Effects of a long-term inhalation of fragrances on the stress-induced immunosuppression in mice. Neuroimmunomodulation 5 (6): 318-22, 1998 Nov-Dec. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9762013" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9762013</span></a>]</div></li></ol></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069__12"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__12_">Human/Clinical Studies</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__13">No studies in the published peer-reviewed literature discuss <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> as a treatment for <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045333/" class="def">cancer</a> specifically. The studies discussed below, most of which were conducted in patients with cancer, primarily focus on other health-related conditions and on <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045417/" class="def">quality-of-life</a> measures such as stress and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000430405/" class="def">anxiety</a> levels.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__38">A major review published in 2000 [<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_1">1</a>] focused on six studies investigating treatment or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000439419/" class="def">prevention</a> of anxiety with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462663/" class="def">aromatherapy massage</a>. Although the studies suggested that aromatherapy massage had a mild transient <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044645/" class="def">anxiolytic</a> effect, the authors concluded that the research done at that time was not sufficiently rigorous or consistent to prove the effectiveness of aromatherapy in treating anxiety. This review excluded trials related to other effects of aromatherapy (such as pain control) and did not include any studies looking at the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462689/" class="def">odors</a> that were not specifically labeled as aromatherapy.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__40">Several of the studies included in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews are discussed in more detail. A <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045858/" class="def">randomized</a> controlled <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045838/" class="def">pilot study</a> examined the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044144/" class="def">adjunctive</a> aromatherapy massage on mood, quality of life, and physical <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045022/" class="def">symptoms</a> in patients with cancer.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_2">2</a>] Forty-six patients were randomly assigned to conventional day care alone or day care plus weekly aromatherapy massage using a standardized blend of oils (1% <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462684/" class="def">lavender</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462671/" class="def">chamomile</a> in
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sweet almond <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462669/" class="def">carrier oil</a>) for 4 weeks. Patients self-rated their mood, quality of life, and the intensity of the two symptoms that were the most concerning to them at the beginning of the study and at weekly intervals thereafter. Of the 46 patients, only 11 of 23 (48%) in the aromatherapy group and 18 of 23 (78%) in the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044149/" class="def">control group</a> completed all of the 4 weeks. Patient-reported mood, symptoms, and quality of life improved in both groups, and there was no <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044167/" class="def">statistically significant</a> difference between the two groups in any of these measures.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__41">Another randomized controlled trial examined the effects of aromatherapy massage and massage alone on 42 patients with advanced cancer over a 4-week period.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_3">3</a>] Patients were randomly assigned to receive weekly massages with or without aromatherapy; the treatment group (aromatherapy group) received massages with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462684/" class="def">lavender</a> essential oil (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Miller [synonyms: <i>Lavandula spicata</i> L.; <i>Lavandula vera</i> DC.]) and an inert carrier oil, and the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044149/" class="def">control group</a> (massage group) received either an inert carrier oil alone or no intervention. The authors reported no significant long-term benefits of aromatherapy or massage in pain control, quality of life, or anxiety, but sleep scores (as measured by the Verran and Snyder-Halpern sleep scale) improved significantly in both groups. The authors also reported statistically significant reductions in depression scores (as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale [HADS]) in the massage-only group.
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</p><p id="CDR0000441069__42">A <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044840/" class="def">placebo-controlled</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045673/" class="def">double-blind</a>, randomized trial conducted in Australia investigated the effects of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhalation</a> aromatherapy on anxiety during <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044971/" class="def">radiation therapy</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_4">4</a>] A total of 313 patients receiving radiation therapy were randomly assigned to one of three groups: carrier oil with fractionated oils, carrier oil only, or pure essential oils of lavender, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462666/" class="def">bergamot</a> (<i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. ssp. <i>bergamia</i> [Risso] Wright & Arn. [Rutaceae];
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[synonym: <i>Citrus bergamia</i> Risso]), and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462670/" class="def">cedarwood</a> (<i>Cedrus atlantica </i>[Endl.] Manetti ex Carriere
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[Pinaceae]). All three groups received the oils by inhalation during their radiation therapy. The authors reported no significant differences in depression (as measured by HADS) or psychological effects (as measured by the Somatic and Psychological Health Report) between the groups. The group that received only the carrier oil showed a statistically significant decrease in anxiety (as measured by HADS) compared with the other two groups.
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</p><p id="CDR0000441069__43">Another randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of massage or aromatherapy massage in 103 cancer patients who were randomly assigned to receive massage using a carrier oil (massage group) or massage using a carrier oil plus the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462682/" class="def">Roman chamomile</a> essential oil (<i>Chamaemelum nobile</i> [L.] All. [synonym: <i>Anthemis nobilis </i>L.])
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(aromatherapy massage group).[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_5">5</a>] Two weeks after the massage, the authors found a statistically significant reduction in anxiety in the aromatherapy massage group (as measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory) and an improvement in symptoms (as measured by the Rotterdam Symptom Checklist [RSCL]; the subscales with improved scores were psychological, quality of life, severe physical, and severe psychological). The authors reported that the massage-only group showed improvement on four RSCL subscales; however, these improvements did not reach statistical significance.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__109">In a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial of bergamot inhalation aromatherapy compared with a pleasant smelling shampoo that did not contain essential oils, administered at the time of stem cell infusion in 37 children and adolescents undergoing stem cell transplant, aromatherapy was not found to be beneficial in reducing nausea, anxiety, or pain.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_6">6</a>] As administered in this study, bergamot inhalation aromatherapy may have contributed to persistent anxiety following the infusion of stem cells. Although no more effective than placebo, parents receiving aromatherapy showed a significant decrease in their transitory anxiety during the period between the completion of their child’s infusion and 1 hour following infusion. Nausea and pain subsided over the course of the intervention for all children, though nausea remained significantly greater in patients receiving aromatherapy. These findings suggest that the diffusion of bergamot essential oil may not provide suitable anxiolytic and antiemetic effects among children and adolescents undergoing <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046695/" class="def">stem cell transplantation</a>. The double blinding of the trial may explain the results, as single-blinded or nonblinded trials in general supported the aromatherapy intervention.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__110">A similar study evaluated the efficacy of an aromatherapy intervention for reduction of symptom intensity of nausea, retching, and/or coughing among adult patients receiving stem cells preserved in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044097/" class="def">dimethyl sulfoxide</a>. The study found that an intervention of tasting or sniffing sliced oranges was more effective at reducing symptom intensity than an orange essential oil inhalation aromatherapy.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_7">7</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__44">A study whose primary objective was evaluating an aromatherapy service following changes made after an initial pilot at a U.K. cancer center also reported on the experiences of patients referred to the service.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_8">8</a>] Of 89 patients originally referred, 58 completed six aromatherapy sessions. The authors reported significant improvements in anxiety and depression (as measured by HADS) at the completion of the six sessions, as compared with before the six sessions.
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A small study examined the physical and psychological effects of aromatherapy massage in eight patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045847/" class="def">primary </a><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045772/" class="def">malignant</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000387264/" class="def">brain tumors</a> attending their first <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044671/" class="def">follow-up</a> appointment after radiation therapy.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_9">9</a>] The author reported no psychological benefit in these patients from aromatherapy massage (as measured by HADS) but reported a statistically significant reduction in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462668/" class="def">blood pressure</a>, pulse, and respiratory rate.
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</p><p id="CDR0000441069__71"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045967/" class="def">Antibiotic</a>-resistant <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044123/" class="def">bacteria</a>, such as methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045246/" class="def">vancomycin</a>-resistant enterococcus, are an increasing problem worldwide, causing intractable <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000441269/" class="def">wound</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045364/" class="def">infections</a>. Mixtures, such as those containing the volatile oils of lemongrass, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462678/" class="def">eucalyptus</a>, melaleuca, clove, and thyme with butylated hydroxytoluene, triclosan (0.3%), and 95% undenatured ethanol (69.7%), are being investigated against MRSA <i><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045733/" class="def">in vitro</a></i>. No clinical trials have been performed.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_10">10</a>]</p><p id="CDR0000441069__74">Two <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a> MRSA eradication <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045864/" class="def">regimens</a> were compared in hospital patients. A standard treatment, which included mupirocin 2% <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044061/" class="def">nasal</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000508685/" class="def">ointment</a>, chlorhexidine gluconate 4% soap, and silver sulfadiazine 1% cream was given versus a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462961/" class="def">tea tree</a> oil regimen (melaleuca), which included tea tree 10% cream and tea tree 5% body wash. Both were administered for 5 days. One hundred fourteen patients received the standard treatment, and 56 (49%) were cleared of MRSA carriage. One hundred ten patients received the tea tree oil regimen, and 46 (41%) were cleared of MRSA carriage. In a small group of patients, the tea tree oil regimen was associated with a higher clearance rate of MRSA carriage in the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046510/" class="def">axilla</a>, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046375/" class="def">groin</a>, and wound sites, but the difference versus standard treatment was not significant.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_12_11">11</a>]</p><div id="CDR0000441069__TrialSearch_12_sid_5"><h3>Current Clinical Trials</h3><p id="CDR0000441069__TrialSearch_12_19">Check the list of NCI-supported cancer clinical trials for cancer CAM clinical trials on <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?idtype=5&id=441095&tt=0&format=2" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">aromatherapy and essential oils</a> that are actively enrolling patients.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__TrialSearch_12_15">General information about clinical trials is also available from the <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/clinical-trials" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">NCI website</a>.</p></div><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_12"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_1">Cooke B, Ernst E: Aromatherapy: a systematic review. Br J Gen Pract 50 (455): 493-6, 2000. [<a href="/pmc/articles/PMC1313734/" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pmc">PMC free article<span class="bk_prnt">: PMC1313734</span></a>] [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10962794" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10962794</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_2">Wilcock A, Manderson C, Weller R, et al.: Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre? Palliat Med 18 (4): 287-90, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15198118" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15198118</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_3">Soden K, Vincent K, Craske S, et al.: A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting. Palliat Med 18 (2): 87-92, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15046404" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15046404</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_4">Graham PH, Browne L, Cox H, et al.: Inhalation aromatherapy during radiotherapy: results of a placebo-controlled double-blind randomized trial. J Clin Oncol 21 (12): 2372-6, 2003. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12805340" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12805340</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_5">Wilkinson S, Aldridge J, Salmon I, et al.: An evaluation of aromatherapy massage in palliative care. Palliat Med 13 (5): 409-17, 1999. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10659113" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10659113</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_6">Ndao DH, Ladas EJ, Cheng B, et al.: Inhalation aromatherapy in children and adolescents undergoing stem cell infusion: results of a placebo-controlled double-blind trial. Psychooncology 21 (3): 247-54, 2012. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22383266" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 22383266</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_7">Potter P, Eisenberg S, Cain KC, et al.: Orange interventions for symptoms associated with dimethyl sulfoxide during stem cell reinfusions: a feasibility study. Cancer Nurs 34 (5): 361-8, 2011 Sep-Oct. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21372706" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 21372706</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_8">Kite SM, Maher EJ, Anderson K, et al.: Development of an aromatherapy service at a Cancer Centre. Palliat Med 12 (3): 171-80, 1998. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9743836" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 9743836</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_9">Hadfield N: The role of aromatherapy massage in reducing anxiety in patients with malignant brain tumours. Int J Palliat Nurs 7 (6): 279-85, 2001. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12066022" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12066022</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_10">Sherry E, Boeck H, Warnke PH: Percutaneous treatment of chronic MRSA osteomyelitis with a novel plant-derived antiseptic. BMC Surg 1: 1, 2001. [<a href="/pmc/articles/PMC32179/" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pmc">PMC free article<span class="bk_prnt">: PMC32179</span></a>] [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11368798" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 11368798</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_12_11">Dryden MS, Dailly S, Crouch M: A randomized, controlled trial of tea tree topical preparations versus a standard topical regimen for the clearance of MRSA colonization. J Hosp Infect 56 (4): 283-6, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15066738" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15066738</span></a>]</div></li></ol></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069__14"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__14_">Adverse Effects</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__15">Safety testing on <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462677/" class="def">essential oils</a> has shown minimal <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044922/" class="def">adverse effects</a>. Several oils have been approved for use as food additives and are classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) by the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454785/" class="def">U.S. Food and Drug Administration</a>; however, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044100/" class="def">ingestion</a> of large amounts of essential oils is not recommended. In addition, a few cases of contact <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045667/" class="def">dermatitis</a> have been reported, mostly in aromatherapists who have had prolonged skin contact with oils in the context of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462663/" class="def">aromatherapy massage</a>.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_14_1">1</a>] Some essential oils (e.g., <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044001/" class="def">camphor</a> oil) can cause local irritation; therefore, care should be taken when applying them. <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462755/" class="def">Phototoxicity</a> has occurred when essential oils (particularly citrus oils) are applied directly to the skin before sun exposure. One <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044007/" class="def">case report</a> also showed airborne contact dermatitis in the context of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhaled</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462662/" class="def">aromatherapy</a> without massage.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_14_2">2</a>] Often, aromatherapy uses undefined mixtures of essential oils without specifying the plant sources. <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000443292/" class="def">Allergic reactions</a> are sometimes reported, especially following <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045927/" class="def">topical</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000478733/" class="def">administration</a>. As essential oils age, they are often oxidized so the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000643008/" class="def">chemical</a> composition changes. Individual <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454766/" class="def">psychological</a> associations with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462689/" class="def">odors</a> may result in adverse <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044085/" class="def">responses</a>. Repeated exposure to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462684/" class="def">lavender</a> and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462961/" class="def">tea tree</a> oils by topical administration was shown in one study to be associated with reversible prepubertal gynecomastia.[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_14_3">3</a>] The effects appear to have been caused by the purported weak estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities of lavender and tea tree oils. Therefore, avoiding these two essential oils is recommended in patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046076/" class="def">estrogen</a>-dependant <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046634/" class="def">tumors</a>. However, this is the first published report of this type of adverse effect when using products containing tea tree or lavender oils. </p><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_14"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_14_1">Bilsland D, Strong A: Allergic contact dermatitis from the essential oil of French marigold (Tagetes patula) in an aromatherapist. Contact Dermatitis 23 (1): 55-6, 1990. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2401143" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 2401143</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_14_2">Schaller M, Korting HC: Allergic airborne contact dermatitis from essential oils used in aromatherapy. Clin Exp Dermatol 20 (2): 143-5, 1995. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8565250" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 8565250</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_14_3">Henley DV, Lipson N, Korach KS, et al.: Prepubertal gynecomastia linked to lavender and tea tree oils. N Engl J Med 356 (5): 479-85, 2007. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17267908" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 17267908</span></a>]</div></li></ol></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069__16"><h2 id="_CDR0000441069__16_">Summary of the Evidence for Aromatherapy and Essential Oils</h2><p id="CDR0000441069__17">To assist readers in evaluating the results of human studies of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044964/" class="def">complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)</a> treatments for people with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045333/" class="def">cancer</a>, the strength of the evidence (i.e., the <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000446533/" class="def">levels of evidence</a>) associated with each type of treatment is provided whenever possible. To qualify for a level of evidence <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000390238/" class="def">analysis</a>, a study must:</p><ul id="CDR0000441069__45"><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Be published in a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000537399/" class="def">peer-reviewed scientific journal</a>. </div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Report on a <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000043985/" class="def">therapeutic</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044085/" class="def">response</a>, improvement in survival, or measured improvement in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045417/" class="def">quality of life</a>. </div></li><li class="half_rhythm"><div>Describe <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044168/" class="def">clinical</a> findings in enough detail that a meaningful evaluation can be made. </div></li></ul><p id="CDR0000441069__46">Separate levels of evidence scores are assigned to qualifying human studies on the basis of statistical strength of the study design and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044724/" class="def">scientific</a> strength of the treatment outcomes (i.e., <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000346519/" class="def">endpoints</a>) measured. The resulting two scores are then combined to produce an overall score. A table showing the levels of evidence scores for qualifying human studies cited in this summary is presented below. For an explanation of the scores and additional information about levels of evidence analysis of CAM treatments for people with cancer, refer to <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/CDR0000256874/">Levels of Evidence for Human Studies of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine</a>.</p><div id="CDR0000441069__61" class="table"><h3><span class="title">Use of Aromatherapy as a Supportive Care Agent in Cancer and Palliative Care: Table of Clinical Studies</span></h3><p class="large-table-link" style="display:none"><span class="right"><a href="/books/NBK65874.1/table/CDR0000441069__61/?report=objectonly" target="object">View in own window</a></span></p><div class="large_tbl" id="__CDR0000441069__61_lrgtbl__"><table class="no_margin"><thead><tr><th colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Reference Citations</th><th colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Type of Study/Essential Oil/Mode of <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000478733/" class="def">Administration</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044066/" class="def">nonblinded</a> trial<sup>a</sup>/<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462684/" class="def">lavender</a> (<i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> Miller [synonyms: <i>Lavandula spicata</i> L.; <i>Lavandula vera</i> DC.]) and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462671/" class="def">chamomile </a>blend/<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454761/" class="def">massage</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">46; 11; 18</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Mood, QOL, physical <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045022/" class="def">symptoms</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on mood, QOL, or physical symptoms</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_2">2</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized nonblinded trial<sup>a</sup>/lavender/ massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">42; 29; 13</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Pain</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on pain</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Improved sleep in both groups; reduced <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000430479/" class="def">depression</a> (in massage group); no effect on QOL</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_3">3</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized nonblinded trial<sup>a</sup>/chamomile/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">103; 43; 44</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Physical and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000454766/" class="def">psychological</a> symptoms, QOL</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Reduction in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000430405/" class="def">anxiety</a> and in physical and psychological symptoms; improved QOL</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_4">4</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized nonblinded trial<sup>a</sup>/chamomile/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">52; 26; 25</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">QOL, physical symptoms, anxiety</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Improved QOL, fewer physical symptoms, reduced anxiety</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_5">5</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized nonblinded trial<sup>a</sup>/aromatherapy blend<sup>d</sup>/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">52; 34; 18</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Anxiety, mobility</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Decreased anxiety, pain; improved mobility</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_6">6</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045673/" class="def">Double-blind</a> randomized control trial<sup>a</sup>/lavender, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462666/" class="def">bergamot </a>(<i>Citrus aurantium</i> L. ssp. <i>bergamia </i>[Risso] Wright & Arn. [Rutaceae];
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[Pinaceae])/indirect application</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">313</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Anxiety</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on anxiety</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on depression or <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000321374/" class="def">fatigue</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1i</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_7">7</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044840/" class="def">placebo-controlled</a> double-blind trial/bergamot/ <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044600/" class="def">inhalation</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">37; 17; 20</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Anxiety, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000390302/" class="def">nausea</a>, pain in children undergoing <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046695/" class="def">stem cell transplant</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Increased anxiety and nausea in children 1 hour after stem cell infusion in aromatherapy group; no effect on pain</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Parental anxiety declined in both groups</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1iC</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_8">8</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized controlled single-blind trial/sweet orange/inhalation</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">60; 23; 19; 18 (aromatherapy; orange tasting/sniffing; control)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Symptom intensity (nausea, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000476298/" class="def">retching</a>, cough)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Greatest reduction in symptom intensity with orange tasting/sniffing</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1C</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_9">9</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized single-blind trial/choice of 20 essential oils/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">39; 20; 19</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Feasibility; mood</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Improvements in mood in both groups (aromatherapy massage and cognitive behavioral therapy)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Preference for aromatherapy over <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000650559/" class="def">cognitive behavior therapy</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1C</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_10">10</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Randomized single-blind trial/choice of bitter orange, black pepper, rosemary, majoram, and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462746/" class="def">patchouli</a>/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">45; 15; 15; 15 (<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462663/" class="def">aromatherapy massage</a>; plain massage; control)</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000407757/" class="def">Constipation</a>; QOL</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Improvement with aromatherapy massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Improved QOL</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">1C</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_11">11</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Nonrandomized <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000044014/" class="def">controlled clinical trial</a><sup>b</sup>/lavender, <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462678/" class="def">eucalyptus</a> (<i>Eucalyptus globulus </i>Labill. and <i>Eucalyptus radiata </i>Sieber ex DC.
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[Myrtaceae]), and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462961/" class="def">tea tree</a>/topical application</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">16; 6; 10</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045364/" class="def">Infection</a></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000046145/" class="def">incidence</a> of infection</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">2</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_12">12</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Nonrandomized controlled <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045961/" class="def">clinical trial</a><sup>b</sup>/<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462680/" class="def">geranium</a> (<i>Pelargonium</i> species), <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462681/" class="def">German chamomile </a>(<i>Matricaria recutita</i> L. [synonyms: <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i> L., <i>Chamomilla
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Blanco, <i>Pogostemon patchouly</i> Letettier]), and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463050/" class="def">turmeric</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000463059/" class="def">phytol</a>/oral application</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">48; 24; 24</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045692/" class="def">Gastrointestinal</a> symptoms</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No effect on gastrointestinal symptoms</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">2</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_13">13</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;"><a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000285747/" class="def">Consecutive case series</a><sup>c</sup>/lavender or chamomile/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">18; 8</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Anxiety, depression</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">No <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000654999/" class="def">reduction</a> in anxiety or depression</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Reduction in <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000462668/" class="def">blood pressure</a>, pulse, and respiration </td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">3ii</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">[<a class="bk_pop" href="#CDR0000441069_rl_16_14">14</a>]</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">Consecutive case<sup>a</sup>/various oils/massage</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">69</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">General symptoms</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">General improvement in symptoms reported by patients; no statistical analysis completed </td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">None</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;">3ii</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><div><dl class="temp-labeled-list small"><dt></dt><dd><div><p class="no_margin">No. = number; QOL = quality of life.</p></div></dd><dt></dt><dd><div><p class="no_margin"><sup>a</sup>Patients with cancer.</p></div></dd><dt></dt><dd><div><p class="no_margin"><sup>b</sup>Patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000444971/" class="def">breast cancer</a> undergoing <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045263/" class="def">bone marrow transplantation</a>.</p></div></dd><dt></dt><dd><div><p class="no_margin"><sup>c</sup>Patients with <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000045772/" class="def">malignant</a>
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<a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000387264/" class="def">brain tumors</a>.</p></div></dd><dt></dt><dd><div><p class="no_margin"><sup>d</sup>Lavender (43%), rosewood (29%), rose (7%), and <a href="/books/n/pdqcis/glossary/def-item/glossary_CDR0000367414/" class="def">valerian</a> (4%).</p></div></dd></dl></div></div></div><div id="CDR0000441069_rl_16"><h3>References</h3><ol><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_1">Wilcock A, Manderson C, Weller R, et al.: Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre? Palliat Med 18 (4): 287-90, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15198118" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15198118</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_2">Soden K, Vincent K, Craske S, et al.: A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting. Palliat Med 18 (2): 87-92, 2004. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15046404" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 15046404</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_3">Wilkinson S, Aldridge J, Salmon I, et al.: An evaluation of aromatherapy massage in palliative care. Palliat Med 13 (5): 409-17, 1999. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10659113" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 10659113</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_4">Wilkinson S: Aromatherapy and massage in palliative care. Int J Palliat Nurs 1 (1): 21-30, 1995. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29323570" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 29323570</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_5">Corner J, Cawler N, Hildebrand S: An evaluation of the use of massage and essential oils on the wellbeing of cancer patients. Int J Palliat Nurs 1 (2): 67-73, 1995. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29323588" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 29323588</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_6">Graham PH, Browne L, Cox H, et al.: Inhalation aromatherapy during radiotherapy: results of a placebo-controlled double-blind randomized trial. J Clin Oncol 21 (12): 2372-6, 2003. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12805340" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 12805340</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_7">Ndao DH, Ladas EJ, Cheng B, et al.: Inhalation aromatherapy in children and adolescents undergoing stem cell infusion: results of a placebo-controlled double-blind trial. Psychooncology 21 (3): 247-54, 2012. [<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22383266" ref="pagearea=cite-ref&targetsite=entrez&targetcat=link&targettype=pubmed">PubMed<span class="bk_prnt">: 22383266</span></a>]</div></li><li><div class="bk_ref" id="CDR0000441069_rl_16_8">Potter P, Eisenberg S, Cain KC, et al.: Orange interventions for symptoms associated with dimethyl sulfoxide during stem cell reinfusions: a feasibility study. Cancer Nurs 34 (5): 361-8, 2011 Sep-Oct. 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changes made to this summary as of the date above.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__119"><b><a href="#CDR0000441069__1">Overview</a></b></p><p id="CDR0000441069__131">Revised <a href="/books/NBK65874.1/#CDR0000441069__7">text</a> to state that aromatherapy is used with other complementary treatments as well as with standard treatments for symptom management.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__122"><b><a href="#CDR0000441069__4">General Information</a></b></p><p id="CDR0000441069__132">Added <a href="#CDR0000441069__24">text</a> to state that synthetic fragrances frequently contain irritants, such as solvents and propellants, that can trigger sensitivities in some people (cited Silva-Néto et al. as reference 2, Vethanayagam et al. as reference 3, and Celeiro et al. as reference 4).</p><p id="CDR0000441069__127"><b><a href="#CDR0000441069__12">Human/Clinical Studies</a></b></p><p id="CDR0000441069__133">Revised <a href="#CDR0000441069__71">text</a> to state that mixtures, such as those containing the volatile oils of lemongrass, eucalyptus, melaleuca, clove, thyme with butylated hydroxytoluene, triclosan, and undenatured ethanol, are being investigated against methicillin-resistant <i><i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in vitro</i>.</p><p id="CDR0000441069__disclaimerHP_3">This summary is written and maintained by the <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdq/editorial-boards/cam" ref="pagearea=body&targetsite=external&targetcat=link&targettype=uri">PDQ Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine Editorial Board</a>, which is
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