Effects of Inhalation of Geranium Essential Oil on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Mice

For a better scientific understanding of the basics of aromatherapy, our research group attempted to clarify the effectiveness of the essential oil from Pelargonium graveolens (EOPG, geranium essential oil), which is used to try and balance the mind-body connection. In order to eliminate any possible placebo effect, we used animal experiments that are considered to be insensitive to the placebo effect. Measurements of blood pressure and heart...