Archive of Oncology 2012 Volume 20, Issue 3-4, Pages: 70-74
https://doi.org/10.2298/AOO1204070M
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Some implications of using aromatherapy as complementary method in oncology setting
Martinec Renata (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Motoric Disturbances, Chronic Disease and Art-Therapies, Zagreb, Croatia)
Aromatherapy is related to the controlled use of essential oils obtained from
the named botanical sources. Results of a number of investigations show that
chemically active substances in essential oils could have positive effect on
different physiological, psychological, endocrine and immunological
functions. Because of useful effectiveness on human well-being, aromatherapy
could be a part of the complementary therapies practiced by rehabilitation
and different health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community
settings. Also, it can be used to enhance the quality of life in cancer
patients and to help control the side-effects and symptoms of the disease.
Because of specific psychophysiological reactions in cancer patients,
application of aromatherapy demands a serious approach in evaluation of the
patient’s needs, essential oils’ selections, planning of treatment and
monitoring.
Keywords: Aromatherapy, Complementary Therapies, Neoplasms, Medical Oncology