Aromatherapy: Scent Yourself to Sleep

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This meta-analysis included 10 studies of aromatherapy on people over 60 who suffered from sleep disorders.


All 10 studies showed a positive effect of aromatherapy on sleep. The combined meta-analysis revealed that the effect was significant compared to control groups.


There was also a significant benefit for anxiety and depression.


The most commonly used aromatherapy was lavender, sometimes in combination with sweet orange and bergamot.


Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Dec 6;103(49):e40688