TY - JOUR
T1 - Healing scents
T2 - An overview of clinical aromatherapy for emotional distress
AU - Butje, Andrea
AU - Repede, Elizabeth
AU - Shattell, Mona M.
PY - 2008/10
Y1 - 2008/10
N2 - Individuals in emotional distress are often treated with psychotherapeutic agents, but other treatment options exist. One safe and effective adjunct for the prevention and treatment of emotional distress is aromatherapy. This article describes the physiological effects of scent, reviews the research on aromatherapy, presents practical information on the use of clinical aromatherapy for emotional distress, and suggests resources for additional training and education.
AB - Individuals in emotional distress are often treated with psychotherapeutic agents, but other treatment options exist. One safe and effective adjunct for the prevention and treatment of emotional distress is aromatherapy. This article describes the physiological effects of scent, reviews the research on aromatherapy, presents practical information on the use of clinical aromatherapy for emotional distress, and suggests resources for additional training and education.
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U2 - 10.3928/02793695-20081001-12
DO - 10.3928/02793695-20081001-12
M3 - Review article
C2 - 18935936
AN - SCOPUS:55049084408
SN - 0279-3695
VL - 46
SP - 46
EP - 52
JO - Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
JF - Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
IS - 10
ER -