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Stress and Anxiety Reduction
Along with traditional treatment, aromatherapy may help withstress reliefandanxiety.
Improves Sleep Quality
Aromatherapy may promote relaxation by activating the brain chemicals that control sleep.
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Commonessential oils for sleepinclude:
Studies show inhaling lavender essential oil regularly canimprove sleep qualityand reduceanxiety around sleep.
Relieves Nausea
Inhaling or topically applying essential oil may reducenauseaand other symptoms like vomiting and retching.
Different brands of essential oils contain varied amounts of chemical compounds.
Much more clinical evidence is needed before essential oils can be broadly recommended as a treatment tactic.
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