Using lavender to help control agitation in patients with dementia
Agitation can influence the level of independence afforded to nursing home patients. Here’s a study of the effectiveness of lavender...
Aromatherapy to lessen menstrual cramps
Abdominal massage using two drops of lavender (Lavandula officinalis), one drop of clary sage (Salvia sclarea), and one drop of...
Testing aromatherapy to treat pain after surgery
Here are the results. Would you say that aromatherapy was effective?
Might aromatherapy massage improve sleep in children with autism?
In an earlier post it was concluded that lavender oil treatments might be helpful for treating insomnia in adults. Children...
Lavender oil treatment for insomnia
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has published a survey on the extent of insomnia and use of...