The Effects of Inhalation Lavender Aromatherapy on Postmenopausal Women's Depression and Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

摘要

The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inhaled lavender aromatherapy on depression and anxiety levels among postmenopausal women. A randomized clinical trial was performed in which 46 postmenopausal women received 2% inhaled lavender essence or distilled water 20 minutes nightly before bedtime for 4 successive weeks. Depression and anxiety mean scores decreased in the lavender group compared with controls, providing evidence that lavender aromatherapy may be an effective noninvasive treatment during the postmenopausal stage. (c) 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.