Stress-relieving and anxiolytic effects of neck and shoulder aromatherapy treatment with rose essential oil

This study investigated the effects of rose essential oil aromatherapy with a 15-minute neck and shoulder massage as treatment intervention. Forty-two female nurses were assigned to group （n＝20）, which was treated 1% in grapeseed oil, or control （n＝22）, only. The participants’ saliva samples analyzed for chromogranin A biological antioxidant potential levels. Their scores on State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Form JYZ, Japanese Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, modified visual analog scale evaluated. Biological potentials after higher than those group. sleep disturbance factors Index decreased compared Aromatherapy not only improved anxiety difficulty but also exhibited effects. Our findings suggest that use effectively alleviates stress.