Research the Idea of Aromatherapy as Adjuvant Therapy for Postpartum Depression
- VernacularTitle:芳香疗法辅助治疗产后抑郁症的设想研究
- Author:
Naishu ZHANG
;
Peijuan WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
aromatherapy;
postpartum depression;
adjuvant therapy;
review
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2014;(11):1346-1348
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose]Providing theoretical basis for using aromatherapy as an adjuvant therapy to treat postpartum depression. [Method]The research summarizes the etiological factors, pathogenesis of postpartum depression and il ustrates the basis of treatment for aromatherapy in the perspectives of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. [Result]It confirms the theoretical basis for using aromatherapy as adjuvant therapy to treat postpartum depression. [Conclusion] As an adjuvant therapy, aromatherapy could effectively al eviate the suffering of patients and it would have a bright future.
