Lavender Aromatherapy Improves Sleep Quality in College Students

摘要

Sleep problems are associated with numerous health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, inflammation, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes. Essential oils with sedative or hypnotic properties, suchas lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae) flower oil, have been evaluated for their ability to relieve mild insomnia. The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to assess the effect of inhaled lavender essential oilon sleep quality and quantity in college students.