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Using an aromatherapy intervention with Citrus bergamia (bergamot) essential oil in adults in treatment for substance use disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: (Bergamot) essential oil intervention on the variables of comfort, ease, and stress. Methods: 45). All data were analyzed using an intention-to-treat method. Outcomes were measured using valid and reliable measures. Results: 0.013) in the intervention group. Post-satisfaction survey results were positive, with overall enjoyment, perception of the aroma, and intention to continue to use the aroma inhaler post-trial, which was high. Conclusions: Results from this study provide data to support the feasibility and acceptability of using essential oil via inhalation to help this population. Findings from this study will inform a more extensive study designed to examine effects within and between groups using a placebo.

Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2025.04.011

Authors: Marian Elaine Reven, Roger Carpenter, Mary Jane Smith, Amanda Newhouse, Kesheng Wang

Institutions: West Virginia University, University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Medicinal Plant Extracts Effects

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Virginia Nurses Association