Bergamot essential oil can improve overall mental well-being

Bergamot essential oil is popular in aromatherapy for its ability to induce relaxation. A study, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the potential of bergamot essential oil as a means to improve the mood and well-being of individuals in a mental treatment center.

• The study was joined by 57 participants with ages ranging from 23 to 70.
• The participants were exposed to bergamot essential oil for 15 minutes. Their mental health and well-being were gauged using the Positive and Negative Affect Scale.
• Compared to those in the control group, those in the treatment group reported experiencing positive feelings from the treatment.
• Moreover, more participants were willing to join the treatment group after the initial treatment with bergamot essential oil.

According to the authors, these findings indicate that the inhalation of bergamot essential oil can improve the well-being and mood of individuals in a mental treatment center, suggesting that aromatherapy with the oil can be used as an adjunct treatment for improving the mental health and well-being of people.

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Journal Reference:

Han X, Gibson J, Eggett DL, Parker TL. BERGAMOT (CITRUS BERGAMIA) ESSENTIAL OIL INHALATION IMPROVES POSITIVE FEELINGS IN THE WAITING ROOM OF A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CENTER: A PILOT STUDY. Phytotherapy Research. 24 March 2017;31(5):812–816. DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5806