Authors

  1. Can Cicek, Saadet PhD, RN
  2. Demir, Seyma PhD, RN
  3. Y[latin dotless i]lmaz, Dilek PhD, RN
  4. Ac[latin dotless i]kgoz, Aynur MSc, RN
  5. Y[latin dotless i]ld[latin dotless i]z, Sedat PhD, DR
  6. Yis, Ozgur Mehmet PhD, DR

Abstract

A 3-arm, parallel group, randomized clinical trial examines the effect of aromatherapy through inhalation and foot massage on blood pressure and stress response in patients with essential hypertension. Lavender oil reduced blood pressure, heart rate, serum cortisol, and subjective anxiety in hypertensive patients.