The effectiveness of the Aromastick inhalers is one of the three cornerstones of our products. Since the development of our first natural inhaler, we have placed great emphasis on scientific studies to systematically investigate, specify and confirm the product promises.
We rigorously test all Aromastick inhalers. We use whenever possible randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled methods to check for side-effects and verify the claims we make.
We are delighted that so far 13 of our studies have been peer-reviewed and published in scientific journals. Our approach to scents is increasingly being recognized internationally and we are being asked to present our work at academic conferences around the world.
Healthy olfactory information processing is a prerequisite for odors to alter physiological processes: A randomized, controlled proof-of-concept study involving individuals with temporary anosmia
Schneider, R., Singer, N., Singer, T. (2022) Healthy olfactory information processing is a prerequisite for odors to alter physiological processes: A randomized, controlled proof-of-concept study involving individuals with temporary anosmia. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 5(3):77-83 doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2022.22077
The increase in urinary serotonin and decrease in salivary cortisol concentrations following direct inhalations of concentrated essential oils is not induced by non-specific effects.
Schneider, R. (2021) The increase in urinary serotonin and decrease in salivary cortisol concentrations following direct inhalations of concentrated essential oils is not induced by non-specific effects. Endocrine Regulations, 55, 101-109 doi.org/10.2478/enr-2021-0023
Short but highly concentrated, direct inhalations of essential oil molecules improve poor sleep quality
Schneider, R. (2021) Short, But Highly Concentrated, Direct Inhalations of Essential Oil Molecules Improve Poor Sleep Quality: A Natural History Controlled, Within Group, Self-Administration Field Pilot Study, Current Psychopharmacology. 10, 145-151 doi.org/10.2174/2211556009666210108111832. See more
Natural Odor Inhalers (Aromastick®) Outperform Red Bull® for Enhancing Cognitive Vigilance: Results From a Four-Armed, Randomized Controlled Study
Schneider, R. (2020) Natural Odor Inhalers (Aromastick®) Outperform Red Bull® for Enhancing Cognitive Vigilance: Results From a Four-Armed, Randomized Controlled Study. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 128 (1): 135-152 doi.org/10.1177/0031512520970835. See more
Essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) improves heat tolerance in the Hot Immersion Test
Schneider, R. (2020) Essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) improves heat tolerance in the Hot Immersion Test (HIT). Results from two randomized, controlled experiments. Journal of Thermal Biology, 87, 102478 doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.102478. See More
Seasonal allergic rhinitis is effectively assuaged with an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®): Results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind effectiveness trial
Schneider, R. (2019). Seasonal allergic rhinitis is effectively assuaged with an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®): Results from a randomized, controlled, double-blind effectiveness trial. The Natural Products Journal, 9, 39-46 doi.org/10.2174/2210315508666180919144725. See more
Medical Aromatherapy revisited – Basic mechanisms, critique, and a new development
Schneider, R., Singer, N., Singer, T. (2018) Medical Aromatherapy revisited – Basic mechanisms, critique, and a new development. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical & Experimental, 34, e2683 doi.org/10.1002/hup.2683. See more
A breath of fresh air: Arterial blood oxygen saturation is increased upon the use of an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®)
Schneider, R. (2017) A breath of fresh air: Arterial blood oxygen saturation is increased upon the use of an essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®). Results from a prospective, controlled, experimental study involving healthy individuals. Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews, 13, 213-220 doi.org/10.2174/1573398X14666180221112846. See more
Investigating the use of a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®) on weight loss: Overview of the results of a two-armed, randomised, controlled effectiveness study
Singer, N. & Schneider, R. (2017). Investigating the use of a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®) on weight loss: Overview of the results of a two-armed, randomised, controlled effectiveness study. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, 12, 16-24. See more
From pain to pleasure: A newly developed essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) alters pain dynamics and increases well-being. Results from two randomized, controlled documentation studies.
Schneider, R. (2017). From pain to pleasure: A newly developed essential oil inhaler (AromaStick®) alters pain dynamics and increases well-being. Results from two randomized, controlled documentation studies. Current Psychopharmacology, 6, 136-147 doi.org/10.2174/2211556006666170510094602. See more
Practically relevant stress relieving effects of olfactory stimuli delivered by a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®): Overview of an initial series of studies testing different boundary conditions
Singer, N. & Schneider, R. (2017). Practically relevant stress relieving effects of olfactory stimuli delivered by a specially formulated odour inhaler (AromaStick®): Overview of an initial series of studies testing different boundary conditions. International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy, 11, 48-58. See more
Direct application of specially formulated scent compositions (AromaStick®) prolongs attention and enhances visual scanning speed
Schneider, R. (2016). Direct application of specially formulated scent compositions (AromaStick®) prolongs attention and enhances visual scanning speed. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 30, 650-654 doi.org/10.1002/acp.3237. See more
There is something in the air: Testing the efficacy of a new olfactory stress relief method (AromaStick®)
Schneider, R. (2016). There is something in the air: Testing the efficacy of a new olfactory stress relief method (AromaStick®). Stress & Health, 32, 411-426 doi.org/10.1002/smi.2636. See more
