The Effect of Inhalation Aromatherapy with Essential Oils of Various Plants on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Diabetic Patients: A Review Study

Amin  Ghasemi; Faeze Mazidi  Sharafabadi; Elaheh  Marani

doi:10.18502/ijdo.v17i1.18034

Amin Ghasemi Department of Surgical Technology & Anesthesia, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Faeze Mazidi Sharafabadi Department of Surgical Technology & Anesthesia, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Elaheh Marani Department of Surgical Technology & Anesthesia, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ijdo.v17i1.18034

Keywords: Aromatherapy, Essential oil, Anxiety, Sleep quality, Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Anxiety, sleep quality deterioration and depression are among the disorders that diabetic patients encounter.Today, non-drug methods have grown significantly in an effort to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality.One of these methods is aromatherapy, which uses various plant essential oils. The present study wasconducted to study the effect of inhalation aromatherapy with essential oils of various plants on the anxietyand sleep quality of diabetic patients.The results of this study indicate that aromatherapy with lavender, rosemary, bitter orange blossom, andorange essential oils can reduce anxiety levels. Additionally, using lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, and bitterorange blossom essential oils helps improve the sleep quality of diabetic patients. This study highlights thebeneficial effects of aromatherapy using essential oils in reducing anxiety levels and improving sleep qualityamong diabetic patients. As the trend towards complementary medicine continues to grow, integratingaromatherapy into patient care represents an accessible and effective non-pharmacological approach toenhance mental well-being and sleep among this population. Implementing these findings in practice may leadto improved patient outcomes and a holistic approach to diabetes management.