Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils mixed with a carrier oil and applied to the skin or added to water, then warmed and inhaled.

Claims:
Reduces tinnitus symptoms, with different aromatherapy oils making varied claims regarding the mechanisms by which this is achieved.

Downsides:
– Cost.
– Potential for skin or membrane irritation, photosensitivity, and other allergic reactions.
– Risk of toxicity.

Research:
There have been no published papers specifically on aromatherapy as a treatment for tinnitus.

Research Findings:
Limited evidence supports the use of aromatherapy as an aid for sleep or to reduce anxiety.
However, there is currently no evidence to support the use of aromatherapy as a treatment for tinnitus.