SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
Efficacy of Essential Oils in Relieving Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Effects of Aromatherapy on Physical and Mental Health of Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy: A Meta-Analysis.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2024Pooled it
- The effects of aromatherapy and music on pain, anxiety, and stress levels in palliative care patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Trial
- Essential oil from Eugenia stipitata McVaugh leaves exhibits antinociceptive effect via opioid receptor activation.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Article
- Clinical Potential of Essential Oils: Cytotoxicity, Selectivity Index and Antimicrobial Activity Against Gram-Negative ESKAPEE Pathogens.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Exploring the pharmacological action mechanism of chamomile essential oil on the treatment of breast cancer based on network pharmacology.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation of δ-cadinene fromCancers · 2025Article
- The Efficacy of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety During Needle-Related Procedures in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2025Review
- In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation ofPlants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The Use of Coffee Aroma for Stress Reduction in Postgraduate Dental Students.International dental journal · 2024Article
- Role of Creative Therapies in Gynecological Oncology: Results of a Multigenerational Survey in Patients and Caregivers.Cancers · 2024Article
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Abstract
Over 80% of patients affected by cancer develops cancer-related pain, one of the most feared consequences because of its intractable nature, particularly in the terminal stage of the disease. Recent evidence-based recommendations on integrative medicine for the management of cancer pain underline the role of natural products. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aims at appraising for the first time the efficacy of aromatherapy in cancer pain in clinical studies with different design according to the most updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 recommendations. The search retrieves 1002 total records. Twelve studies are included and six are eligible for meta-analysis. The present study demonstrates significant efficacy of the use of essential oils in the reduction of the intensity of pain associated with cancer (
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