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Abstract Title:

Investigating the effect of rose essential oil in patients with primary dysmenorrhea.

Abstract Source:

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2016 Aug ;24:45-9. Epub 2016 May 7. PMID: 27502800

Abstract Author(s):

Murat Uysal, Hatice Yılmaz Doğru, Emrah Sapmaz, Ufuk Tas, Bülent Çakmak, Asker Zeki Ozsoy, Fatih Sahin, Safiye Ayan, Mehmet Esen

Article Affiliation:

Murat Uysal

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rose essential oil on primary dysmenorrhea.

METHODS: One hundred patients were randomly divided into two groups; Group D received diclofenac sodium (75 mg/im) and Group A administered diclofenac sodium with aromatherapy (2% rose essential oil). The visual analog scale (VAS) scores in all subjects at baseline, 10th min, and 30th min were recorded.

RESULTS: When the two groups were compared before and after the treatment, there were significant decreases in VAS values at the 10 min and 30 min compared to baseline values in both groups (p < 0.001). However, the 30th min mean VAS value in Group D was higher than in Group A (p = 0.019).

CONCLUSION: The present study suggests that aromatherapy with rose essential oil, which is a nonpharmacologic treatment method, as an adjuvant to conventional treatment methods may be beneficial for pain relief in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea.

Study Type : Human Study
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Pharmacological Actions : Analgesics : CK(3498) : AC(943)

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