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This study examines the effects of peppermint essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

June 5, 2026Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health

The Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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HSHossein SharafiIran University of Medical Sciences AHAzam HosseinpourShahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services MHMeysam Hosseini-AmiriQom University of Medical Science and Health Services

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Randomized trial examines peppermint oil's effects on anxiety and stress in acute coronary syndrome patients, suggesting benefits for patient care.

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This study examines the effects of peppermint essential oil aromatherapy on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Randomized, double-blind clinical trial involving ACS patients from Qom University hospitals
Intervention group received 0.2 mL peppermint essential oil; control group received normal saline
Data collected on demographics, stress, anxiety, and hemodynamic parameters after 20-minute sessions.
Peppermint oil reduced systolic blood pressure from 139.77 ± 10.83 to 126.36 ± 7.49 mmHg, P < 0.001
Significant decrease in anxiety from 24.64 ± 5.15 to 19.55 ± 3.10, P < 0.001
Stress levels dropped from 25.00 ± 5.14 to 17.18 ± 4.42, P < 0.001.

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Sharafi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a22698b763171746d5481d3 https://doi.org/10.1177/27536130261431743

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Randomized trial examines peppermint oil's effects on anxiety and stress in acute coronary syndrome patients, suggesting benefits for patient care.

The Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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The Impact of Peppermint Oil Aromatherapy on Hemodynamic Parameters, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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