Aromatherapy for dysmenorrhea
Sun, J.-L.; Huang, M.-Y.; Sung, M.-S.; Wang, H.-H.
Hu Li Za Zhi Journal of Nursing 52(4): 59-64
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-262X PMID: 16088782 Document Number: 584410
Dysmenorrhea is one of a number of discomforts that women often suffer. Many kinds of complementary therapies have been discussed in the literature on the subject, and aromatherapy is one of these. Aromatherapy uses the action of essential oils refined from plants to relieve discomfort. It is effective at relieving the symptom distress associated with many conditions, but the literature contains little information about essential oils and dysmenorrhea relief. This paper therefore discusses several topics that may be of interest to women, as follows: 1. The fundamental concept of aromatherapy and its applications. 2. The essential oil used for dysmenorrhea relief. 3. The principles of essential oil recipes for dysmenorrhea relief. 4. The method for using essential oil for dysmenorrhea relief, and things to note.