ÓLEO ESSENCIAL DE HORTELÃ-PIMENTA USADO COMO TRATAMENTO PALIATIVO  EM PACIENTE ONCOLÓGICO: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA

ABSTRACT This paper presents a study on peppermint essential oil used as palliative treatment in oncological treatment, in which it addresses the benefits of this integrative practice in improving adverse symptoms caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This project is relevant to portray the improvement in the quality of life of oncological patients, through the correct use of peppermint essential oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties and improves symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and the importance of pharmaceutical attention in the care and assistance with these patients. The objective of this study is to conduct a bibliographic survey of articles and books that demonstrate the pharmacological action of peppermint essential oil in the palliative treatment of cancer patients and to portray the reluctance of aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil in the physical and emotional improvement of cancer patients, examining aspects such as the approach to aromatherapy treatment in cancer treatment, the properties and benefits that peppermint essential oil brings to the patient and the improvement of symptoms caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with the use of aromatherapy. To achieve this objective, a bibliographic review of scientific articles, a literature review and data analysis were carried out, using resources such as academic databases and books. The results reveal that peppermint essential oil has proven effective in its therapeutic properties, in improving symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headaches and loss of appetite, as well as in improving the mental health of patients. The present study shows the relevance and value of aromatherapy and the benefits that essential oil can bring to palliative treatments. KEYWORDS: Aromatherapy; Peppermint; Palliative care.