Open AccessDental patient anxiety: Possible deal with Lavender fragrance
Author(s) -
Zabirunnisa,
Jayaprakash S Gadagi,
Praveen Gadde,
Nagamalleshwari Myla,
Jyothirmai Koneru,
Chandrasekhar Thatimatla
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of research in pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9644
pISSN - 2279-042X
DOI - 10.4103/2279-042x.141116
Subject(s) - lavender , lavender oil , aromatherapy , anxiety , medicine , essential oil , dentistry , traditional medicine , psychiatry , alternative medicine , botany , biology , pathology
The pure essence of plants (essential oils) provides both psychological and physiological benefits when used accurately and safely. Conventionally, Lavender oil is known for relaxing, carminative, and sedative effects. Hence, an attempt was made to know the effect of Lavender essential oil on dental patient anxiety.