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Tyler Bahr1, Kathryn Allred1, Devin Martinez1
1dōTERRA International, LLC, 389 S. 1300 W. Pleasant Grove, UT, 84062, USA.
Background And Purpose:
Existing research suggests that both massage and essential oils may have analgesic and anti-inflammatory benefits. We investigate the benefits of the AromaTouch Hand Technique® (ATHT), a procedure that combines a moderate pressure touch with the application of essential oils to the hand, in individuals with hand arthritis.
Methods And Materials:
Thirty-six participants with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and/or chronic inflammation received ATHTs with either a 50/50 preparation of Deep Blue® and Copaiba oil or a coconut oil placebo twice daily for 5 consecutive days. Changes in maximum flexion in finger and thumb joints, items from the Arthritis Hand Function Test, and hand pain scores were evaluated.
Results:
Participants treated with the essential oil preparation required significantly less time to complete dexterity tasks and showed about 50% decrease in pain scores, increased finger strength, and significantly increased angle of maximum flexion compared to subjects treated with coconut oil.
Conclusion:
The ATHT with Copaiba and Deep Blue may have ameliorative effects on hand arthritis.
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