A Systematic Review on the Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy during the First Stage of Labor

Ghiasi, Ashraf; Bagheri, Leila; Haseli, Arezoo

doi:10.15171/jcs.2019.008

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“…They suggested a positive effect on anxiety with a qualitative analysis of the benefit from individual aroma essence oils in the first stage of labor. This previous review also did not perform a meta-analysis, thus this review was not conclusive [7]. Moreover, Ghiasi et al included trials of aromatherapy intervention with massage.…”

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“…In the present review, there was insufficient evidence regarding the effect of reducing anxiety of the participants using inhalation aromatherapy during labor. Ghiasi et al reported the systematic review on the anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy during the first stage of labor [7]. They suggested a positive effect on anxiety with a qualitative analysis of the benefit from individual aroma essence oils in the first stage of labor.…”

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“…This systematic review provides the results of all outcomes following aromatherapy in all stages of labor. Although we could not assess the differences in the efficacies of individual essential oils, Ghiasi et al reported the efficacy of aromatherapy on anxiety for each aroma oil [7]. Investigating differences in the effectiveness of essential oils on labor pain should also be considered.…”

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“…A previous Cochrane systematic review on aromatherapy published in 2011 could not clearly show evidence of its effects on pain relief during deliveries [3]. The most recent systematic review, which was published in 2019, reported the anxiolytic effects of aromatherapy, and suggested positive effects on anxiety during the first stage of labor [7]. This 2019 review analyzed the efficacy of individual aroma essence oils in the first stage of labor, and it included studies of aromatherapy intervention using other care methods such as massage.…”

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Systematic review of the effectiveness of aromatherapy in labor

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Shinozaki

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Background Clinical practice with aromatherapy has become an expanding area for nursing, and is considered one of the most popularly used complementary treatments. However, there is insufficient evidence about the benefits of aromatherapy for pain management and other related discomforts in labor. We aimed to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy for women during delivery particularly for pain relief. Methods AMED, ClinicalTrials.Gov, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, and WHO ICTRP were searched in August 2017. For updates, these databases were searched from July 2017 to July 2018. This study included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-RCTs for normal pregnancy women who were experiencing labor onset, and compared aromatherapy with standard care or control. Results Six RCTs from six reports, and four quasi-RCTs from five reports were included (1238 pregnant women). The trials found significant difference between groups for the primary outcomes of pain relief on the latent (MD -1.56, 95%CI: -2.45 to -0.67, low certainty of evidence) and early active phase (MD -1.69, 95%CI: -2.50 to -0.89, low certainty of evidence). However, there were no significant differences for the primary outcomes of pain relief on the late active phase, and anxiety relief on the early and late active phases. Conclusions This meta-analysis found evidence that the use of inhalation aromatherapy for term pregnancy women is associated with reduction of labor pain. However, there is insufficient evidence to confirm pain relief on the late active phase, anxiety relief, and other outcomes following aromatherapy. Trial registration We registered the study protocol with PROSPERO (CRD42017077617).

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“…The mechanism of action of the plant’s ingredients, however, is not fully elucidated. Anxiolytic and hypnotic effects are seemingly due to the combination of the action of the plant’s aroma on the limbic system through olfaction and the direct action of terpenes on GABAergic and serotoninergic (5-HT 1A ) receptors [ 39 , 202 , 203 ].…”

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Pharmacology of Herbal Sexual Enhancers: A Review of Psychiatric and Neurological Adverse Effects

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Sexual enhancers increase sexual potency, sexual pleasure, or libido. Substances increasing libido alter the concentrations of specific neurotransmitters or sex hormones in the central nervous system. Interestingly, the same pathways are involved in the mechanisms underlying many psychiatric and neurological disorders, and adverse reactions associated with the use of aphrodisiacs are strongly expected. However, sexual enhancers of plant origin have gained popularity over recent years, as natural substances are often regarded as a safer alternative to modern medications and are easily acquired without prescription. We reviewed the psychiatric and neurological adverse effects associated with the consumption of herbal aphrodisiacs Areca catechu L., Argemone Mexicana L., Citrus aurantium L., Eurycoma longifolia Jack., Lepidium meyenii Walp., Mitragyna speciosa Korth., Panax ginseng C. A. Mey, Panax quinquefolius L., Pausinystalia johimbe (K. Schum.) Pierre ex Beille, Piper methysticum G. Forst., Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth., Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N. E. Brown, Turnera diffusa Willd. ex. Schult., Voacanga africana Stapf ex Scott-Elliot, and Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal. A literature search was conducted on the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases with the aim of identifying all the relevant articles published on the issue up to June 2020. Most of the selected sexual enhancers appeared to be safe at therapeutic doses, although mild to severe adverse effects may occur in cases of overdosing or self-medication with unstandardized products. Drug interactions are more concerning, considering that herbal aphrodisiacs are likely used together with other plant extracts and/or pharmaceuticals. However, few data are available on the side effects of several plants included in this review, and more clinical studies with controlled administrations should be conducted to address this issue.

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A Systematic Review on the Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy during the First Stage of Labor

Cited by 40 publications

References 25 publications

Systematic review of the effectiveness of aromatherapy in labor

Systematic review of the effectiveness of aromatherapy in labor

Pharmacology of Herbal Sexual Enhancers: A Review of Psychiatric and Neurological Adverse Effects

Rosa Damascena mill for treating adults' anxiety, depression, and stress: A systematic review and dose–response meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

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