Potential Effects of Essential Oils on Attention and Concentration: A Literature-Based Review of Aromatherapy
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (Other)
Journal Section
Monograph
Authors
Deniz Güven
0000-0002-4293-910X
Türkiye
Publication Date
September 28, 2026
Submission Date
June 10, 2026
Acceptance Date
September 20, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 16 Number: 3
