Abstract
Though essential oils are a proven antiseptic, little work has investigated their use on chronic wounds. This article describes the progress and problems of a small study of five patients, who were treated with lavender and chamomile essential oils.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Multicenter Study
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Chamomile*
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Foot Ulcer / classification
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Foot Ulcer / drug therapy*
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Humans
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Lavandula*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Oils, Volatile / therapeutic use*
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Phytotherapy / methods*
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Pressure Ulcer / classification
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Pressure Ulcer / drug therapy*
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Sample Size
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Severity of Illness Index
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Skin Care / methods*
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Treatment Outcome
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Wound Healing