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The efficacy of lavender oil on perineal trauma: a review of the evidence

Jones, Catriona

Authors

Catriona Jones



Abstract

Anecdotal evidence suggests that some women find lavender oil effective at relieving some of the symptoms associated with perineal trauma following childbirth. This paper examines the literature detailing the efficacy of lavender oil in wound care in an attempt to place these findings into the context of perineal trauma. The discussion and findings may assist midwives to proceed in a more informed manner in the absence of scientific evidence to underpin the practice of lavender oil use in the perineal context.  2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Citation

Jones, C. (2011). The efficacy of lavender oil on perineal trauma: a review of the evidence. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 17(4), 215-220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.01.003

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Feb 22, 2011
Online Publication Date Feb 22, 2011
Publication Date 2011-11
Journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
Print ISSN 1744-3881
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 17
Issue 4
Pages 215-220
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2011.01.003
Keywords Lavender; Wound care; Perineum; Midwives; Evidence; Research
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/400184