The essential oils of Lavender and Rosemary reduce test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

The effects of lavender and rosemary essential oils on test-taking anxiety among graduate nursing students.

Abstract Source:

Holist Nurs Pract. 2009 Mar-Apr;23(2):88-93. PMID: 19258850

Abstract Author(s):

Ruth McCaffrey, Debra J Thomas, Ann Orth Kinzelman

Abstract:

Test taking in nursing school can produce stress that affects the ability of students to realize their goals of graduation. In this study, the use of lavender and rosemary essential oil sachets reduced test-taking stress in graduate nursing students as evidenced by lower scores on test anxiety measure, personal statements, and pulse rates.

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2009
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender : CK(656) : AC(100), Rosemary : CK(555) : AC(211)
Diseases : Anxiety: Associated with Test-Taking : CK(0) : AC(1)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Lavender
Rosemary

Disease

Anxiety: Associated with Test-Taking

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