Aromatherapy in the News
The articles featured below include news about or mention of aromatherapy. See also books about aromatherapy.
Aromatherapy assoc. NAHA supports lavender via ABC's adopt-an-herb
The American Botanical Council announced that the adoption of true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae) by the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy through ABC's Adopt-an-Herb pro...
Olfactory receptor OR51E2 and prostate cancer
A biotech news website has speculated about the possible future use of aromatherapy to treat prostate cancer. Although the article itself actually describes the behaviour of olfactory receptor OR51...
Essential oils used in ambulances
The availability of essential oils in ambulances increases the range of treatment options available to paramedics. This must be good news for everyone and might be of particular interest to the nat...
Aromatherapy Book wins Botanical Literature Award (USA)
The 2015 James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award has been awarded to a book about aromatherapy. The recipient is Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare, 3rd edition, by ...
Massage therapy for reducing pain, anxiety and depression
Many cancer patients receive complementary therapies such as massage to reduce the sensation or effects of symptoms such as pain, anxiety, or depression associated with the cancer. A recent academi...
Lavadin essential oil to manage anxiety before surgery
Preoperative anxiety is common among patients about to undergo surgical procedures. According to a recent study in the USA, lavandin essential oil may be a simple, low-risk, cost-effective assistan...
