The effects of aromatherapy in children: a systematic review and a call for research in autism
Preliminary evidence suggests potential benefits of aromatherapy for anxiety in neurotypical children within controlled contexts. However, the evidence base is limited and insufficient for robust clinical guidance. A critical scarcity of research exists on aromatherapy for children with ASD, underscoring the need for more rigorous and adequately powered future studies.
Authors
- Juliana Monique Lino Aparecido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2859-929X)
- Thais Miriã da Silva Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7678-8592)
- Leonardo Ribeiro Miedes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6322-9089)
- Camilla de Paula Pereira Uzam
- Kátia Bilhar Scapini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4935-3221)
- Matheus Silva Fornel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4576-949X)
- Iris Callado Sanches
- Edinaldo Siqueira Souza
- Nathalia Bernardes
Institutions
- Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade São Judas Tadeu (BR)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/jcim-2025-0241
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00