Effect of Stachys lavandulifolia on fatigue, nausea and vomiting associated with primary dysmenorrheal

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea primary is a common symptom in women of menstrual age and it occurs between 60-93 percent of female. This symptom usually begins at the start of menstruation, continues for a few days, and is characterized by pain that radiates from the lower abdomen to the inner thighs, is usually limited to the first 48 or 72hours of menstruation. CAM treatments for dysmenorrhea that have been studied include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), acupuncture, acupressure, spinal manipulation, behavioral interventions, and herbal and dietary therapies. This study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Stachys lvandulifolia on fatigue, nausea, and vomiting associated with primary dysmenorrhea. Participants were female students of Touyserkan Azad University in western Iran. The students were randomly assigned into control (40) and experimental (40) groups. Initially, the study population was requested to consume the Stachys lvandulifolia flowers at a dose of 10 gr of brewed powder three time a day and for a total of 5 days (2 days before pain to 3 days after pain), based on a common traditional administration. Later, the members of both groups were followed up for three cycles. The result showed that compared with the comparison group, the experimental group perceived less fatigue and nausea. The results of this randomized trial suggest that Stachys lvandulifolia may be an effective no pharmacologic alternative for students with primary dysmenorrheal