Aromatherapy for Upper Respiratory Health

Aromatherapy for Upper Respiratory Health: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Triple-Blind Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to confirm and quantify the effects of aromatherapy on respiratory health.

Participants will inhale the scent from an aroma stick every waking hour for the entire duration of a period of respiratory symptoms or 14 days, whichever is shorter. As it is a randomized, placebo-controlled study, some participants will inhale the scent from an aroma stick containing active essential oils while other participants will inhale from an aroma stick containing no essential oils.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
• Stated willingness and demonstrated ability to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
• Gender expression: female
• Aged 20-65
• In good general health
• Exhibiting routine upper respiratory symptoms such as: sneezing, coughing, running nose, headache, general fatigue, or dry or sore throat, etc.
• Ability to utilize the inhaler and be willing to adhere to the regimen

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current use of bronchodilators or asthma medications
• Presence of asthma diagnosis or other severe breathing disorder
• Pregnant or trying to conceive
• Known allergic reactions to components of the inhaler, specifically plants in the following families: rutaceae, pinaceae, labiatae, and myrtaceae.
• Treatment with another investigational drug or other intervention within 30 days
• Current smoker
• COVID-19 diagnosis