A randomized, controlled cross-over trial of dermally-applied lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil as a treatment of agitated behaviour in dementia

Lavender essential oil shows evidence of sedative properties in neurophysiological and animal studies but clinical trials of its effectiveness as a treatment of agitation in people with dementia have shown mixed results. Study methods have varied widely, however, making comparisons hazardous. To hel...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMC complementary and alternative medicine 2013-11, Vol.13 (1), p.315-315, Article 315
Hauptverfasser:	O'Connor, Daniel W, Eppingstall, Barbara, Taffe, John, van der Ploeg, Eva S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Agitation Animals Aromatherapy Australia Care and treatment Cross-Over Studies Dementia Dementia - complications Dementia - psychology Essences and essential oils Female Health aspects Humans Lavandula Lavandula - chemistry Lavenders Male Medical research Medicine, Experimental Neurophysiology Nursing home patients Oils, Volatile - administration & dosage Plant Oils - administration & dosage Psychomotor Agitation - drug therapy Psychomotor Agitation - etiology Single-Blind Method Transdermal medication Treatment Outcome
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