"Aromatherapy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The chemicals comprising essential oils in plants has a host of therapeutic properties and has been used historically in Africa, Asia, and India. Its greatest application is in the field of alternative medicine. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; from Dr. Atiba Vheir, Dove Center, Washington, D.C.)
| Descriptor ID |
D019341
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.525.061 E02.190.755.100 E02.190.888.061 F04.754.035
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| Concept/Terms |
Aromatherapy- Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapies
- Aroma Therapy
- Aroma Therapies
- Therapies, Aroma
- Therapy, Aroma
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| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Aromatherapy" by people in Profiles.
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Effectiveness and safety review of Chinese herbal sachets for external use in the treatment of COVID-19 pandemic: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Mar 26; 100(12):e25156.
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Potential use of polymers and their complexes as media for storage and delivery of fragrances. J Control Release. 2018 09 10; 285:81-95.
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What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about new practices on integrative medicine? Sao Paulo Med J. 2018 May-Jun; 136(3):251-261.
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Aromatherapy for managing menopausal symptoms: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Feb; 97(6):e9792.
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Aromatherapy for the relief of symptoms in burn patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Burns. 2018 09; 44(6):1395-1402.
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Comparing effects between music intervention and aromatherapy on anxiety of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit: a randomized controlled trial. Qual Life Res. 2017 07; 26(7):1819-1829.