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References

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* Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, et al. Lavender Oil as a Treatment For Agitated Behaviour in Severe Dementia: A Placebo Controlled Study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2002;17:305-308.

* Smallwood J, Brown R, Coulter F, et al. Aromatherapy and Behaviour Disturbances in Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2001;16:1010-1013.

* Holmes C, Hopkins V, Hensford C, et al. Lavender Oil As A Treatment for Agitated Behaviour in Severe Dementia: A Placebo Controlled Study. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2002;17:305-308.

* Cooke B, Ernst E. Aromatherapy: A Systematic Review. Br J Gen Pract. 2000;50:493-496.

*Morris N, Birtwistle S, Toms M. Anxiety Reduction by Aromatherapy: Anxiolytic Effects of Inhalation of Geranium and Rosemary. Int J Aromatherapy. 1995;7:33-39.

* Wiebe E. A Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy to Reduce Anxiety Before Abortion. Eff Clin Pract. 2000;3:166-169.

* Rose JE, Behm FM. Inhalation of Vapour from Black Pepper Extract Reduces Smoking Withdrawal Symptoms. Drug Alcohol Depen. 1994;34:225-229.

* European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Aetheroleum (peppermint oil). Menthae Piperitae. Exeter, UK: ESCOP; 1996-1997:1-6. Monographs on the Medicinal Uses of Plant Drugs, Fascicule 3.

* Morice AH, Marshall AE, Higgins KS, et al. Effect of Inhaled Menthol on Citric Acid Induced Cough in Normal Subjects. Thorax. 1994;49:1024-1026.

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* Gobel H, Schmidt G, Soyka D. Effect of Peppermint and Eucalyptus Oil Preparations on Neurophysiological and Experimental Algesimetric Headache Parameters.Cephalalgia. 1994;14:228-234.

* Cohen BM, Dressler WE. Acute Aromatics Inhalation Modifies the Airways. Effects of the Common Cold. Respiration. 1982;43:285-293.

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* Dale A, Cornwell S. The role of Lavender Oil in Relieving Perineal Discomfort Following Childbirth: A Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. J Adv Nurs. 1994;19:89-96.

* Sengespeik HC, Zimmermann T, Peiske C, et al. Myrtol Standardized in the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Respiratory Infections in Children. A Multicenter Post-marketing Surveillance Study [in German; English abstract]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1998;48:990-994.

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* Meister R, Wittig T, Beuscher N, et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Myrtol Standardized in Long-term Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis. A Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Study Group Investigators. Arzneimittelforschung. 1999;49:351-358.

* Matthys H, de Mey C, Carls C, et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Myrtol Standardized in Acute Bronchitis. A multi-centre, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Parallel Group Clinical Trial vs. Cefuroxime and Ambroxol. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000;50:700-711.

* Ulmer WT, Schott D. Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis. Effect of Gelomyrtol Forte in a Placebo Controlled Double-blind Study [in German; English abstract]. Fortschr Med. 1991;109:547-550.

* Dorow P, Weiss T, Felix R, et al. Effect of a Secretolytic and a Combination of Pinene, Limonene and Cineole on Mucociliary Clearance in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [in German; English abstract]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1987;37:1378-1381.

* Meister R, Wittig T, Beuscher N, et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Myrtol Standardized in Long-term Treatment of Chronic Bronchitis. A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study. Study Group Investigators. Arzneimittelforschung. 1999;49:351-358.

* Matthys H, de Mey C, Carls C, et al. Efficacy and Tolerability of Myrtol Standardized in Acute Bronchitis. A Multi-centre, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Parallel Group Clinical Trial vs. Cefuroxime and Ambroxol. Arzneimittelforschung. 2000;50:700-711.

* May B, Kuntz HD, Kieser M, et al. Efficacy of a Fixed Peppermint Oil/Caraway oil Combination in Non-ulcer Dyspepsia. Arzneimittelforschung. 1996;46:1149-1153.

* Madisch A, Heydenreich CJ, Wieland V, et al. Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia with a Fixed Peppermint Oil and Caraway Oil Combination Preparation as Compared to Cisapride. A Multicenter, Reference-controlled Double-blind Equivalence Study. Arzneimittelforschung. 1999;49:925-932.

*Westphal J, Horning M, Leonhardt K. Phytotherapy in Functional Upper Abdominal Complaints. Results of a Clinical Study with a Preparation of Several Plants.Phytomedicine. 1996;2:285-291.

* Pittler MH, Ernst E. Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Critical Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 1998;93:1131-1135.* Williams LR, Home VN, Zhang X, et al. The Composition and Bactericidal Activity of Oil of Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree oil). Int J Aromather. 1989;1:15-17.

* Pea EF. Melaleuca Alternifolia Oil. Its Use for Trichomonal Vaginitis and Other Vaginal Infections. Obstet Gynecol. 1962;19:793-795.

* Tong MM, Altman PM, Barnetson RS. Tea tree Oil in the Treatment of Tinea Pedis. Australas J Dermatol. 1992;33:145-149.

* Buck DS, Nidorf DM, Addino JG. Comparison of Two Topical Preparations for the Treatment of Onychomycosis: Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) Oil and Clotrimazole. J Fam Pract. 1994;38:601-605.

* Ramadan W, Mourad B, Ibrahim S, et al. Oil of Bitter Orange: New Topical Antifungal Agent. Int J Dermatol. 1996;35:448-449.

* Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy. Successful Treatment for Alopecia Areata. Arch Dermatol. 1998;134:1349-1352.

* Lis-Balchin M. Possible Health and Safety Problems in the Use of Novel Plant Essential Oils and Extracts in Aromatherapy. J R Soc Health. 1999 Dec;119:240-243.

* Weiss RR, James WD. Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Aromatherapy. Am J Contact Dermat. 1997;8:250-251.* de Groot AC, Frosch PJ. Adverse Reactions to Fragrances. A Clinical Review. Contact Dermatitis. 1997;36:57-86.

* Stevensen CJ. Aromatherapy in dermatology. Clin Dermatol. 1998;16:689-694.

* Schattner P, Randerson D. Tiger Balm as a Treatment of Tension Headache. A Clinical Trial in General Practice. Aust Fam Physician. 1996;25:216,218,220.

* Ballard CG, O'Brien JT, Reichelt K, et al. Aromatherapy as a Safe and Effective Treatment for the Management of Agitation in Severe Dementia: the Results of a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial with Melissa. J Clin Psychiatry. 2002;63:553-558.

* Juergens UR, Dethlefsen U, Steinkamp G, et al. Anti-inflammatory Activity of a 1.8-cineol (eucaplyptol) in Bronchial Asthma: a Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial. Respir Med. 2003;97:250-256.

* Pattnaik S, Subramanyam VR, Bapaji M, et al. Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Aromatic Constituents of Essential Oils. Microbios. 1997;89:39-46.

* Snow LA, Hovanec L, Brandt J. A Controlled Trial of Aromatherapy for Agitation in Nursing Home Patients with Dementia. J Altern Complement Med. 2004;10:431-437.

* Hasani A, Pavia D, Toms N, et al. Effect of Aromatics on Lung Mucociliary Clearance in Patients with Chronic Airways Obstruction. J Altern Complement Med.2003;9:243-249.

* Graham PH, Browne L, Cox H, et al. Inhalation Aromatherapy During Radiotherapy: Results of a Placebo-controlled Double-blind Randomized Trial. J Clin Oncol.2003;21:2372-2376.

* Kehrl W, Sonnemann U, Dethlefsen U. Therapy for Acute Nonpurulent Rhinosinusitis with Cineole: Results of a Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial.Laryngoscope. 2004;114:738-742.

* Prichard AJ. The use of essential oils to treat snoring. Phytother Res. 2004 Oct 11 [Epub ahead of print].

* Burnett KM, Solterbeck LA, Strapp CM et al. Scent and Mood State Following an Anxiety-provoking Task. Psychol Rep. 2004;95:707-22.

* Moss M, Cook J, Wesnes K, et al. Aromas of Rosemary and Lavender Essential Oils Differentially Affect Cognition and Mood in Healthy Adults. Int J Neurosci.2003;113:15-38.

* Lewith GT, Godfrey AD, Prescott P, et al. A Single-blinded, Randomized Pilot Study Evaluating the Aroma of Lavandula Augustifolia as a Treatment for Mild Insomnia. J Altern Complement Med. 2005;11:631-637.

* Traboulsi AF, El-Haj S, Tueni M et al. Repellency and Toxicity of Aromatic Plant Extracts Against the Mosquito Culex Pipiens Molestus (Diptera: Culicidae). Pest Manag Sci. 2005;61:597-604.

* Kristinsson KG, Magnusdottir AB, Petersen H, et al. Effective Treatment of Experimental Acute Otitis Media by Application of Volatile Fluids into the Ear Canal. J Infect Dis. 2005;191:1876-1880.

* Han SH, Hur MH, Buckle J, et al. Effect of Aromatherapy on Symptoms of Dysmenorrhea in College Students: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2006;12:535-541.

* Henley DV, Lipson N, Korach KS, Bloch CA. Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils. N Engl J Med. 2007;356:479-485.

* Wilkinson SM, Love SB, Westcombe AM, et al. Effectiveness of Aromatherapy Massage in the Management of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled trial. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25:532-539.

* Lin PW, Chan WC, Ng BF, et al. Efficacy of Aromatherapy (lavandula angustifolia) as an Intervention for Agitated Behaviours in Chinese Older Persons with Dementia: A Cross-over Randomized Trial. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2007 Mar 7 [Epub ahead of print].

* Shin BC, Lee MS. Effects of Aromatherapy Acupressure on Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Motor Power in Stroke Patients: A Pilot Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2007;13:247-252.

* Ko GD, Hum A, Traitses G, Berbrayer D. Effects of Topical O24 Essential Oils on Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Pilot Study. J Musculoskelet Pain. 2007;15:11-19.

* Howard S, Hughes BM. Expectancies, Not Aroma, Explain Impact of Lavender Aromatherapy on Psychophysiological Indices of Relaxation in Young Healthy Women. Br J Health Psychol. 2007 Sep 7. [Epub ahead of print]

* Reuter J, Huyke C, Casetti F, et al. Anti-inflammatory Potential of a Lipolotion Containing Coriander Oil in the Ultraviolet Erythema test. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges.2008 Mar 26.

* Patel RM, Malaki Z. The Effect of a Mouth Rinse Containing Essential Oils on Dental Plaque and Gingivitis. Evid Based Dent. 2008;9:18-19.

* Yip YB, Tam AC. An Experimental Study on the Effectiveness of Massage with Aromatic Ginger and Orange Essential Oil for Moderate-to-Severe Knee Pain Among the Elderly in Hong Kong. Complement Ther Med. 2008;16:131-1388.

* Jimbo D, Kimura Y, Taniguchi M, Inoue M, Urakami K. Effect of Aromatherapy on Patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Psychogeriatrics. 2009;9(4):173-179.

* Kasper S, Gastpar M, Müller WE, Volz HP, Möller HJ, Dienel A, Schläfke S. Silexan, an Orally Administered Lavandula Oil Preparation, is Effective in the Treatment of 'Subsyndromal' Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Trial. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2010;25(5):277-287.

* Kritsidima M, Newton T, Asimakopoulou K. The Effects of Lavender Scent on Dental Patient Anxiety Levels: A Cluster Randomised-ontrolled Trial. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2010;38(1):83-87.

* Woelk H, Schläfke S. A multi-center, Double-blind, Randomised Study of the Lavender Oil Preparation Silexan in Comparison to Lorazepam for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(2):94-99.

* Braden R, Reichow S, Halm MA. The Use of the Essential Oil Lavandin to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety in Surgical Patients. J Perianesth Nurs. 2009;24(6):348-355.

* Xu F, Uebaba K, Ogawa H, et al. Pharmaco-physio-psychologic Effect of Ayurvedic Oil-dripping Treatment Using an Essential Oil from Lavendula Angustifolia. J Altern Complement Med. 2008;14(8):947-956.

* Paul IM, Beiler JS, King TS, Clapp ER, Vallati J, Berlin CM. Vapor Rub, Petrolatum, and No Treatment for Children with Nocturnal Cough and Cold Symptoms.Pediatrics. 2010;126(6):1092-1099.

* Burns E, Zobbi V, Panzeri D, Oskrochi R, Regalia A. Aromatherapy in Childbirth: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. BJOG. 2007;114(7):838-844.

* Smith C, Collins C, Crowther C. Aromatherapy for Pain Management in Labour. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011;(7):CD009215.

* Sakamoto Y, Ebihara S, Ebihara T, et al. Fall Prevention Using Olfactory Stimulation with Lavender Odor in Elderly Nursing Home Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012;60(6):1005-1011.

*Lane B, Cannella K, et al. Examination of the Effectiveness of Peppermint Aromatherapy on Nausea in Women Post C-section. J Holist Nurs. 2012;30(2):90-104

 

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