The journal of alternative and complementary medicine : research on paradigm, practice, and policy
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J Altern Complement Med · Jul 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students: A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of aromatherapy on menstrual cramps and symptoms of dysmenorrhea. ⋯ These findings suggest that aromatherapy using topically applied lavender, clary sage, and rose is effective in decreasing the severity of menstrual cramps. Aromatherapy can be offered as part of the nursing care to women experiencing menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
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J Altern Complement Med · Jul 2006
Comparative StudyUse of herbal/natural supplements according to racial/ethnic group.
The aim of this paper was to determine similarities and differences in the use of herbal/natural supplements among various racial/ethnic groups. ⋯ Based on nationally representative U.S. data, these results provide a comparative picture of contemporary use of herbal/natural supplements in the largest racial/ethnic groups in the United States. The prevalence of use was lowest among African Americans, with a possible decline in recent years, whereas Hispanics take the greatest number of products.