On Biosignals Analysis for the Effectiveness of Essential Oils with Virtual Reality for Stress and Anxiety Relief

This paper aims to present initial results from the analysis of biosignals to demonstrate the effectiveness of essential oils and the utilization of virtual reality (VR) for the relief of stress and anxiety symptoms. The methodology, with protocols endorsed by the ethics board, consists in capturing neurological signals via electroencephalography (EEG) and electrodermal activity (EDA) signals from a volunteer diagnosed with anxiety. The EEG and EDA signals are collected using Emotiv Epoc X and Biosignalsplux equipment, respectively. The results indicate the effectiveness of the essential oils in conjunction with VR, reinforcing the scientific basis for this complementary treatment approach. In addition, this paper presents a brief narrative review on the subject, as well as, presents proposals for future investigations.