Essential Oils May Ease Menstrual Complaints
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of 67 female college students who rated menstrual cramps to be greater than 6 on a 10-point scale were given a topical essential oil treatment, placebo, or no treatment. One group received two drops of lavender, one drop of clary sage, and one drop of rose in a carrier of almond oil, used in abdominal massage. Another group was given almond oil only, and the third group received no oils whatsoever. The essential oil group reported significantly reduced cramping. Further study on aromatherapy as part of nursing care to women experiencing menstrual cramps or dysmenorrheal would be helpful. Read More.
A randomized placebo-controlled trial of 67 female college students who rated menstrual cramps to be greater than 6 on a 10-point scale were given a topical essential oil treatment, placebo, or no treatment. One group received two drops of lavender, one drop of clary sage, and one drop of rose in a carrier of almond oil, used in abdominal massage. Another group was given almond oil only, and the third group received no oils whatsoever. The essential oil group reported significantly reduced cramping. Further study on aromatherapy as part of nursing care to women experiencing menstrual cramps or dysmenorrheal would be helpful. Read More.