ABSTRACT
Dened as “the controlled use of plant essences for therapeutic purposes,” aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular (Buckle 2003; Ernst et al. 2006). Aromatic plant essences known as essential oils (EOs) are usually mixed with a vegetable “carrier oil” or diluted in alcohol before application (Natural Standard Research Collaboration 2014). EOs may be administered in a variety of ways, including diffusion devices, steaming water or spray bottles, addition to bath water, or topical
18.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 347 18.2 Epidemiology of Aromatherapy Use ............................................................348 18.3 Safety ............................................................................................................348 18.4 Regulation/Licensure .................................................................................... 350 18.5 Clinical Evidence of Effectiveness ............................................................... 350
18.5.1 Infants ............................................................................................... 351 18.5.1.1 Apnea ................................................................................. 351 18.5.1.2 Resting Energy Expenditure .............................................. 352 18.5.1.3 Infantile Colic .................................................................... 353 18.5.1.4 Sleep ................................................................................... 353
18.5.2 Pain Management in Infants and Children ....................................... 354 18.5.3 Anxiety/Emotional Distress ............................................................. 356 18.5.4 Sleep.................................................................................................. 357 18.5.5 Cancer ............................................................................................... 358 18.5.6 Dermatologic Conditions .................................................................. 359
18.5.6.1 Eczema ............................................................................... 359 18.5.6.2 Head Lice ...........................................................................360
