Effect of aromatherapy with Matricaria chamomilla in pain and anxiety management in hospital settings: A scoping review protocol
Aromatherapy with chamomile essential oil shows promising results for managing pain and anxiety in hospital settings. It demonstrates mild analgesic effects and consistent anxiety reduction, especially when administered via inhalation. This review aims to systematize existing knowledge, identify gaps, and provide theoretical and practical support for its safe clinical application, thereby strengthening integrative practices and promoting more humanized care.
Authors
- Karena Cristina da Silva Leal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8857-6666)
- Fernanda de Castro Teixeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6056-0435)
- José Joandson de Souza dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1474-599X)
- Lara Dantas de Rubim Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7935-0666)
- Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas
- Daniele Vieira Dantas
- Auanna Beatriz Sarmento de Araújo Miranda
- Maria Améllia Lopes Cabral
- Ana Beatriz Santos Trindade
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (BR)
- Hospital Universitário Onofre Lopes (BR)
- Centro Universitário do Rio Grande do Norte (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339953
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte