THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OIL OF BERGAMOT IN THE PREVENTION OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION: LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593662329084

• Palavras-chave: Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Postpartum depression, Bergamot essential oil, Mental health.

• Keywords: Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Postpartum depression, Bergamot essential oil, Mental health.

• Abstract:

  This paper presents an analysis of the therapeutic properties of bergamot essential oil, with particular emphasis on its potential effects on mental health, including postpartum depression. The data discussed reveal that bergamot has several bioactive properties that can alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, we address the possibility of using bergamot essential oil as a preventive or therapeutic strategy for postpartum depression. The integrative bibliographic research resulted in a total of 78 articles as likely sources to provide technical-scientific bases, through a search in different databases. The research considered complete articles, in Portuguese and English, published between 2013 and 2023. Despite the promising findings, we emphasize the need for more rigorous clinical research to solidify the efficacy and safety of bergamot oil in the treatment of postpartum mental health.