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Effect of Aromatherapy Massage With
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Aromatherapy is a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) widely used in the management of several mental and physical conditions. The fennel seed essential oil (FEO) has several biological activities and has been reported as potentially beneficial in the management of anxiety and sleep disorders. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy massage using FEO compared to massage alone on reducing anxiety and improve sleep quality and overall well-being. Methods: FEO was extracted by hydrodistillation, and its chemical composition was determined by GC-MS. In the aromatherapy trial, 40 participants were randomly divided into the "Massage Group" ( Results: The major compound in FEO was Conclusion: This exploratory study suggests that aromatherapy with FEO may be associated with beneficialeffects on anxiety reduction and improvements in well-being and sleep quality; however, further studies are required to confirm this results.
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