Examination of the Effectiveness of Peppermint Aromatherapy on Nausea in Women Post C-Section

Lane, Betty; Cannella, Kathi; Bowen, Catherine; Copelan, David N.; Nteff, Grace; Barnes, Katrina; Poudevigne, Melanie; Lawson, Jacqueline

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“…Several past studies have shown the efficacy of peppermint in reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting as reported by Tate [24] and Lane et al [25], in post-cesarean section, where current therapies can interfere with breast feeding. Conversely, a recent Cochrane review [26] concluded that there is currently no reliable evidence for the use of peppermint oil.…”

Section: Postoperative Nausea and Vomitingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Essential Oils for Complementary Treatment of Surgical Patients: State of the Art

Stea

Beraudi

Pasquale

2014

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Aromatherapy is the controlled use of plant essences for therapeutic purposes. Its applications are numerous (i.e., wellbeing, labour, infections, dementia, and anxiety treatment) but often they have not been scientifically validated. The aim of the present study is to review the available literature to determine if there is evidence for effectiveness of aromatherapy in surgical patients to treat anxiety and insomnia, to control pain and nausea, and to dress wound. Efficacy studies of lavender or orange and peppermint essential oils, to treat anxiety and nausea, respectively, have shown positive results. For other aspects, such as pain control, essential oils therapy has shown uncertain results. Finally, there are encouraging data for the treatment of infections, especially for tea tree oil, although current results are still inconclusive. It should also be considered that although they are, allergic reactions and toxicity can occur after oral ingestion. Therefore, while rigorous studies are being carried out, it is important that the therapeutic use of essential oils be performed in compliance with clinical safety standards.

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Section: Postoperative Nausea and Vomitingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Essential Oils for Complementary Treatment of Surgical Patients: State of the Art

Stea

Beraudi

Pasquale

2014

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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“…Prophylactic peppermint gel in breastfeeding women is associated with few nipple cracks and is more effective than lanolin (Melli et al 2007); it has supportive evidence for use in dyspepsia (Koretz & Rotblatt 2004). Peppermint aromatherapy effectiveness on nausea in women post C-section is reported (Lane et al 2012); it reduces the severity of pruritus in pregnant women (Akhavan Amjadi et al 2012); it controls infantile colic via decreasing frequency and duration (Alves et al 2012). …”

Section: Herbal Remedies With Female Antifertility and Abortificiant mentioning

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The use of medicinal herbs in gynecological and pregnancy-related disorders by Jordanian women: a review of folkloric practice vs. evidence-based pharmacology

Akour

Kasabri

Afifi

et al. 2016

Pharmaceutical Biology

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Context National statistical reports in Jordan indicate a decrease in the total fertility rate along with a parallel increase in contraceptive use. The folkloric use of medicinal herbs in gynecological disorders has been growing in Jordan, despite of deficient reports on the evidence-based safety and efficacy of these practices. Objective The aim of this comprehensive article is to review medicinal plants with claimed ethnonpharmacological usage in various gynecological and pregnancy-related issues in Jordan, and to assess their evidence-based pharmacological studies as well as their phytochemistry. Methods The published literature was surveyed using Google Scholar entering the terms ''ethnopharmacology AND Jordan AND infertility AND gynecology OR gestation''. We included ethnopharmacological surveys in Jordan with available full-text. Results Twelve articles were reviewed. Plant species which are commonly used for female gynecological issues such as Artemisia monosperma Del. and A. herba-alba Asso. (Asteraceae) have been found to exert an antifertility effect. Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) and Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad. (Cucurbitaceae) had antifertility effects in male rats, but Nigella sativa oil L. (Ranunculaceae) and Cinnamon zeylanicum J. Presl (Lauraceae) were found to enhance it. Conclusion Using plants for gynecological disorders is a common practice in Jordan. Many of them, whether utilised for gynecological or non-gynecological conditions equally, were found to have detrimental effects on female or male fertility. Thus, couples planning pregnancy should be discouraged from the consumption of these herbs. Further local studies are warranted to confirm the appreciable beneficial pharmacological effects and safety of these plants. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Results of the study by Mahmoud et al who used the combination of aromatherapy (essential oils of peppermint and lavender) to relieve NVP suggested that the combination of aromatherapy reduced the severity of NVP, increased energy levels, and reduced fatigue in pregnant women (16). In addition, the study by Lane et al suggested that inhaled peppermint aromatherapy was effective in reducing nausea and vomiting after cesarean delivery (14). on the other hand, results of the study by Ferruggiari et al showed no effect of inhaled peppermint aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting after surgery in women (15).…”

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“…Two groups of participants were asked to follow the nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes, and when they felt nauseated, they had to drop two drops (10) of the solution on the cotton, and keep it in distance of 3cm of their nose, and then breathe three times deeply through the nose (14). If necessary, they had to repeat it five minutes later (15).…”

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The Effect of Lemon Inhalation Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

kia

Safajou

Shahnazi

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy are amongst the most common complaints that effects on both the physical and mental conditions of the pregnant women. Due to the increasing tendency of women to use herbal medications during pregnancy, the effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy was investigated in this study.Objectives:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.Materials and Methods:This was a randomized clinical trial in which 100 pregnant women with nausea and vomiting who had eligibility criteria were randomly divided into intervention and control groups based on four- and six-random block sampling method. Lemon essential oil and placebo were given to the intervention and control groups, respectively, to inhale it as soon as they felt nausea. The nausea, vomiting, and retch intensity were investigated 24 hours before and during the four days of treatment by means of PUQE-24 (24-hour Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis).Results:There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in the mean scores of nausea and vomiting on the second and fourth days (P = 0.017 and P = 0.039, respectively). The means of nausea and vomiting intensity in the second and fourth days in the intervention group were significantly lower than the control group. In addition, in intragroup comparison with ANOVA with repeated measures, the nausea and vomiting mean in the five intervals, showed a statistically significant difference in each group (P < 0.001 and P = 0.049, respectively).Conclusions:Lemon scent can be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

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Examination of the Effectiveness of Peppermint Aromatherapy on Nausea in Women Post C-Section

Abstract: Peppermint spirits may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of postoperative nausea. This study should be replicated with more participants, using a variety of aromatherapies to treat nausea in participants with different preoperative diagnoses.

Cited by 52 publications

References 10 publications

Essential Oils for Complementary Treatment of Surgical Patients: State of the Art

Essential Oils for Complementary Treatment of Surgical Patients: State of the Art

The use of medicinal herbs in gynecological and pregnancy-related disorders by Jordanian women: a review of folkloric practice vs. evidence-based pharmacology

The Effect of Lemon Inhalation Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

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