Aromaterapia na Saúde da Mulher: revisão narrativa

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the use of aromatherapy in the context of women's health. Method: narrative review carried out in the Virtual Library, using the descriptors “aromatherapy” and “women's health”. Results: aromatherapy can be used alone or associated with other integrative and complementary practices in the obstetric area, as a non-pharmacological method of pain relief in labor. It is also indicated in the reduction of stress, anxiety, pain relief and gynecological symptoms. Conclusions: the findings demonstrate the effectiveness and wide application of aromatherapy in the context of women's health.