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Atualmente, muitas pessoas sofrem de stresse e ansiedade. O conhecimento
tradicional é uma fonte para pesquisas na busca por novas terapêuticas efetivas que
contemplem os cuidados atuais para a saúde. As terapias alternativas e/ou
complementares são uma possível solução para alargar a oferta destes cuidados.
O tema deste estudo sobre utilização de produtos naturais em aromaterapia tem
como foco principal a população de utentes que recorreram à aromaterapia numa clínica
da cidade de Bragança (Portugal). O objetivo principal foi avaliar a utilização e eficácia
desta terapia na diminuição de níveis de stresse e ansiedade, através da técnica de
massagem Effleurage.
Participaram neste estudo 36 indivíduos, de ambos os sexos, com idades
compreendidas entre os 18 e 45 anos, que foram divididos em dois grupos, os que
receberam tratamento com uma sinergia de óleos essenciais e massagem “grupo aroma”
(n=18) e o “grupo controlo” (n=18) que apenas recebeu massagem. Os participantes
foram avaliados quanto a níveis de stresse e ansiedade antes e após o tratamento, pela
escala de sintomas de stresse percebido e ansiedade, os resultados obtidos foram
comparados estatisticamente com um nível de significância de 5% (p-value<0.05). O
tratamento consistiu em catorze sessões (uma vez por semana) de trinta minutos cada,
com uma sinergia de óleos essenciais elaborada especificamente com 60% de
Lavandula angustifolia Mill e 40% de Matricaria recutita L.
Os resultados obtidos no final do tratamento mostraram que a aromaterapia é
eficaz na diminuição dos níveis de stresse e ansiedade destes participantes. O grupo
aroma apresentou uma diminuição significativa, de 12% a nível de stresse e de 30% no
que respeita à ansiedade enquanto no grupo controlo houve uma diminuição, embora
menor, de 3% a nível do stresse e da ansiedade de 2.6%.
Apesar de demonstrado o efeito da aromaterapia na diminuição de níveis de
stresse e ansiedade no presente estudo, são ainda necessários mais estudos para
identificar as razões da diminuição destes índices e, igualmente, compreender quais os
compostos químicos e mecanismos de ação inerentes a cada óleo essencial envolvido,
com vista ao melhoramento desta terapia.
Nowadays, lots of persons suffer from stress and anxiety. Traditional expertise is a good source for research of new effective therapies regarding today’s medical care. Alternative/ complementary therapies are a possible solution for expanding the bid in this kind of care. The topic of this work about the use of natural products in aromatherapy is mainly focused in the population of Bragança, a Portuguese town, using aromatherapy in a clinical context. Our main purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy in the reduction of the stress and anxiety levels throughout the massage technic Effleurage. Thirty-six individuals, of both genders, have participated in the research, comprehending ages between 18 and 45 years old. They were divided into two groups: the first received a treatment consisting of a synergy of essential oils and “group aroma” massage (n=18). The other group, “control group” (n=18), received only the massage. Participants were evaluated as to anxiety and stress levels before and after the treatment by the stress and anxiety symptom scale. We compared results statistically with a significance level of 5% (p-value<0.05). The treatment consisted of 14 half hour sessions (one per week), using an essential oil synergy specially made of 60% of Lavandula angustifolia Mill and 40% of Matricaria recutita L. At the end of the treatment the findings showed aromatherapy to be effective to reduce stress and anxiety levels of the participants. “Aroma group” presented a significant decreasing of 12% of their stress level and 30% regarding their anxiety. On the other hand, “control group” showed a minor decreasing, of about 3% of stress level and 2.6% of anxiety level. Despite benefits of aromatherapy have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, studies are still necessary in order to identify the reasons why these indexes diminish and to understand the chemical compounds and mechanisms interacting behind each essential oil, in order to improve the therapy.
Nowadays, lots of persons suffer from stress and anxiety. Traditional expertise is a good source for research of new effective therapies regarding today’s medical care. Alternative/ complementary therapies are a possible solution for expanding the bid in this kind of care. The topic of this work about the use of natural products in aromatherapy is mainly focused in the population of Bragança, a Portuguese town, using aromatherapy in a clinical context. Our main purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy in the reduction of the stress and anxiety levels throughout the massage technic Effleurage. Thirty-six individuals, of both genders, have participated in the research, comprehending ages between 18 and 45 years old. They were divided into two groups: the first received a treatment consisting of a synergy of essential oils and “group aroma” massage (n=18). The other group, “control group” (n=18), received only the massage. Participants were evaluated as to anxiety and stress levels before and after the treatment by the stress and anxiety symptom scale. We compared results statistically with a significance level of 5% (p-value<0.05). The treatment consisted of 14 half hour sessions (one per week), using an essential oil synergy specially made of 60% of Lavandula angustifolia Mill and 40% of Matricaria recutita L. At the end of the treatment the findings showed aromatherapy to be effective to reduce stress and anxiety levels of the participants. “Aroma group” presented a significant decreasing of 12% of their stress level and 30% regarding their anxiety. On the other hand, “control group” showed a minor decreasing, of about 3% of stress level and 2.6% of anxiety level. Despite benefits of aromatherapy have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, studies are still necessary in order to identify the reasons why these indexes diminish and to understand the chemical compounds and mechanisms interacting behind each essential oil, in order to improve the therapy.
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Maria João de Almeida Coelho Sousa / Olívia Rodrigues Pereira
Keywords
Aromaterapia Lavandula angustifolia Mill Matricaria recutita L Óleos essenciais Terapia alternativa e/ou complementar