Aromatherapy is a sort of natural therapy for body maintenanceusing essential oils and vegetable oils extracted from natural plants. It belongsto the category of homeopathy. Aromatherapy combines the dual functions of...Aromatherapy is a sort of natural therapy for body maintenanceusing essential oils and vegetable oils extracted from natural plants. It belongsto the category of homeopathy. Aromatherapy combines the dual functions ofart and treatment, comprehensively considers the needs of human physiologyand psychology, and is widely used in the field of medical care. Aromatherapyis one of the complementary and alternative treatments extensively studiedat home and abroad. It has a relieving effect on postoperative pain, sleepdisturbance, nausea, vomiting and preoperative anxiety, and is an importantintervention in perioperative care. A large number of research data show thatfor a long time, the application of aromatherapy is an effective alternativeand auxiliary medical means, which can improve people’s comfort and solvemany health problems. There are a lot of controversies about the possiblerisks and safety of aromatherapy, but in general, compared with traditionaldrugs for the treatment of same diseases, aromatherapy is safe and has fewrecords of serious side effects. This review intends to provide an overview ofaromatherapy and its application status in the perioperative period, in orderto provide a reference for improving the comfort and quality of life of patientsin the perioperative period.展开更多
基金supported by Health Research Project for Cadres of Sichuan Province(No.2020–214).
文摘Aromatherapy is a sort of natural therapy for body maintenanceusing essential oils and vegetable oils extracted from natural plants. It belongsto the category of homeopathy. Aromatherapy combines the dual functions ofart and treatment, comprehensively considers the needs of human physiologyand psychology, and is widely used in the field of medical care. Aromatherapyis one of the complementary and alternative treatments extensively studiedat home and abroad. It has a relieving effect on postoperative pain, sleepdisturbance, nausea, vomiting and preoperative anxiety, and is an importantintervention in perioperative care. A large number of research data show thatfor a long time, the application of aromatherapy is an effective alternativeand auxiliary medical means, which can improve people’s comfort and solvemany health problems. There are a lot of controversies about the possiblerisks and safety of aromatherapy, but in general, compared with traditionaldrugs for the treatment of same diseases, aromatherapy is safe and has fewrecords of serious side effects. This review intends to provide an overview ofaromatherapy and its application status in the perioperative period, in orderto provide a reference for improving the comfort and quality of life of patientsin the perioperative period.
