Oregano aromatherapy as support management in alleviation of depression: A prospective-interventional study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Managing stress and having a positive uplifting of mood and promoting relaxation makes aromatherapy a great alternative treatment for depression.It has also been shown to improve sleep quality, decrease stress levels, and aid in pain relief.Using essential oils is not meant to replace medical attention, but oils paired with therapy, medicine, or lifestyle changes can greatly help mental wellness.One of the biologically active medicinal herbs is Origanum vulgare L. (O.vulgare) of the Lamiaceae family, which is reported to have multiple biological activities.Recent studies have shown in-vivo using oregano essential oil showed increased vigor and lowered stress levels in patients suffering from anxiety and depression.In this study, the objective was to evaluate the potency of inhalation intervention of volatile oil of O. vulgare in human depression using the conventional PHQ-9 ("Patient Health Questionnaire-9") and PROMIS depression scale.Aromatherapy study results suggest that essential oils help in treating depression in over 136 days.With these observed outcomes, aromatherapy was proven to be effective as a supplementary treatment throughout this study.
Authors: Pargat Singh, Ujjwal Kaushik, Bhavesh Dharmani, Bisman Kaur, Sarita Jangra, Amit Sharma, Neeraj Choudhary
Institutions: Chitkara University, GNA University
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411830506