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September 10, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

The Effect of Aromatherapy on Post-Exercise Hypotension: A Pilot Study

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SPSi-Eun ParkSKSeung Kyum Kim

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Overview

Pilot study demonstrates that aromatherapy significantly reduces blood pressure during recovery after exercise, implying potential benefits for hypertension management.

Key Points

  • Aromatherapy significantly increased the effects of post-exercise hypotension compared to water vapor.
  • The maximum reduction in blood pressure was greater in participants exposed to aroma oil, highlighting its effectiveness.
  • Arterial stiffness reduced more substantially in the aroma group, emphasizing a longer benefit from aromatherapy.
  • Overall, aromatherapy can augment the beneficial effects of exercise on blood pressure regulation.

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Park et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ad6a54b1d3bfb60e5cd4https://doi.org/10.3390/app15158407
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