Lavender aromatherapy

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There is some evidence that lavender aromatherapy may help relieve

anxiety and promote relaxation. [Jour Adv Nurs 1995 Jan; 21(1):34 and

Int Jour Neurosci 1998;96(3-4):217.] As for pain relief benefits, a

small study of people with rheumatoid arthritis showed mixed results.

After using massage with lavender aromatherapy, most reported no pain

relief; however, participants used fewer painkillers after the study,

so they may have felt less pain. But it's not clear whether the

benefit, if any, came from massage or aromatherapy. [Nurs Stan

1998;13:34.]

Source: Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia: An A to Z Guide