Relieving psychological stress and improving sleep quality by bergamot essential oil use before bedtime and upon awakening: A randomized crossover trial

CONCLUSION: Using bergamot essential oil before bedtime helps relax the mind and body and provides sound sleep. It also improves mood and wakefulness when used upon awakening. Using aromatic essential oils is expected to relieve psychological stress and improve sleep quality and morning wakefulness.PMID:37625623 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2023.102976

Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - August 25, 2023 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nobuyuki Wakui Chikako Togawa Kotoha Ichikawa Raini Matsuoka Mai Watanabe Aika Okami Shunsuke Shirozu Miho Yamamura Yoshiaki Machida Source Type: research