Faint evidence for aromatherapy in reducing stress

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Faint evidence for aromatherapy in reducing stress

By Madeline Kennedy NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - (This refiled version corrects typo in quote in third paragraph) Inhaling the scents of lavender or peppermint oils might help to reduce stress, but the evidence supporting that claim is too weak to rely on, according to a new analysis. Researchers reviewed the handful of previous clinical trials testing whether aromatherapy can reduce stress, and found most to be biased, although most also did show a benefit. ?Aromatherapy seems to be effective for reducing stress in healthy people. ...

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