Evidence supporting the use of: Essential oil (unspecified)
For the health condition: Anxiety Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Essential oils, such as lavender, bergamot, and chamomile, have a long history of traditional use for supporting symptoms of anxiety and promoting relaxation. Aromatherapy, the practice of using essential oils through inhalation or topical application, has roots in ancient cultures including Egypt, China, and Greece. The belief is that certain scents can influence mood and emotional well-being, and essential oils have been recommended in folk medicine for calming nerves and reducing stress. However, scientific validation for these effects is limited and often hampered by small sample sizes, methodological flaws, and heterogeneity in both the essential oil preparations and the studied populations. Some controlled studies, particularly those involving lavender oil, have shown modest reductions in self-reported anxiety symptoms, but the evidence is not robust or consistent enough to draw firm conclusions across all essential oils. Most clinical guidelines do not endorse essential oils as primary treatments for anxiety disorders, but their use continues in complementary and alternative medicine, largely driven by tradition and anecdotal reports rather than high-quality scientific evidence.

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