The Effect of Lavender on Sleep Quality in Individuals Without Insomnia: A Systematic Review.

Authors :: Chen, Tzu-Ying
Hiyama, Akiko
Muramatsu, Masumi
Hinotsu, Atsuko
Source :: Holistic Nursing Practice; Jul/Aug2022, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p223-231, 9p
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: We reviewed 20 randomized controlled trials concerning the intervention methods and effects of lavender essential oil on adults' sleep quality. Fourteen showed positive intervention effects. A mixture of subjective and objective indicators was used. Lavender essential oil was associated with improved sleep quality before insomnia or other sleep disorders occurred. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: THERAPEUTIC use of essential oils
ONLINE information services
CINAHL database
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
LAVENDERS
SYSTEMATIC reviews
TREATMENT effectiveness
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
INSOMNIA
MEDLINE

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