Effects of Hot Temperament Herbs on Primary Dysmenorrhea : A Systematic Review

Rajabzadeh, Farrin; Fazljou, Seyyed Mohammadbagher; Khodaie, Laleh

doi:10.5742/mewfm.2018.93338

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“…Zingiber officinale was examined in the primary studies of 11 (46%) systematic reviews ( 30 , 32 , 34 , 37–39 , 41 , 44 , 45 , 47 , 48 ) and the remaining 13 (54%) reviews did not specify the species of ginger administered. Most systematic reviews explored multiple forms of ginger consumption, but ginger capsules were the most commonly administered [ n = 14 (58%) systematic reviews] ( 2 , 29 , 32 , 33 , 36 , 39–42 , 45 , 46 , 48–50 ) followed by ginger powder [ n = 6 (25%) of systematic reviews; Table 2 ] ( 30 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 37 , 38 ). Dosage of ginger varied greatly between primary studies, with 0.5–2 g/d being most commonly administered ( 2 , 29–35 , 37–42 , 44–47 , 49 , 50 ).…”

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“…Only 2 systematic reviews ( 2 , 48 ) reported the active constituents of ginger formulations used ( n = 19 primary studies in total); which was most commonly gingerols or a combination of gingerols and shogaols. Of the 16 (67%) systematic reviews ( 2 , 29 , 30 , 32 , 33 , 36–38 , 40–43 , 45 , 48–50 ) that reported frequency of ginger administration, dosing frequency varied between once, twice, three, or four times daily. Interventions of ≤10 d duration were most commonly used in primary studies of the 6 systematic reviews that examined the analgesic effects of ginger for dysmenorrhea or headache ( 2 , 29 , 36 , 41 , 42 , 45 ).…”

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“…Of the 16 (67%) systematic reviews ( 2 , 29 , 30 , 32 , 33 , 36–38 , 40–43 , 45 , 48–50 ) that reported frequency of ginger administration, dosing frequency varied between once, twice, three, or four times daily. Interventions of ≤10 d duration were most commonly used in primary studies of the 6 systematic reviews that examined the analgesic effects of ginger for dysmenorrhea or headache ( 2 , 29 , 36 , 41 , 42 , 45 ). Primary studies of the 8 systematic reviews that examined the metabolic effects of ginger commonly administered ginger for longer durations of 6 wk to 3 mo ( 2 , 30–32 , 34 , 35 , 47 , 48 ).…”

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Orally consumed ginger and human health: an umbrella review

Crichton

Davidson

Innerarity

et al. 2022

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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Background Emerging evidence supports the health benefits of ginger for a range of conditions and symptoms; however, there is a lack of synthesis of literature to determine which health indications are supported by quality evidence. Objectives This umbrella review of systematic reviews aimed to determine the therapeutic effects and safety of any type of ginger from the Zingiber family administered in oral form compared with any comparator or baseline measures on any health and wellbeing outcome in humans. Design Five databases were searched to April 2021. Review selection and quality was assessed in duplicate using the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews-2 (AMSTAR-2) Checklist and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) method, with results presented narratively. Results Twenty-four systematic reviews were included with 3% overlap of primary studies. Strongest evidence was found for the antiemetic effects of ginger in pregnant women (effect size: large; GRADE: high), analgesic effects for osteoarthritis (effect size: small; GRADE: high), and glycemic control (effect size: none-to-very large; GRADE: very low-to-moderate). Ginger also had a statistically significant positive effect on blood pressure, weight management, dysmenorrhea, post-operative nausea, and chemotherapy-induced vomiting (effect size: moderate-to-large; GRADE: low-to-moderate) as well as blood lipid profile (effect size: small; GRADE: very low) and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant biomarkers (effect size: unclear; GRADE: very low-to-moderate). There was substantial heterogeneity and poor reporting of interventions; however, doses of 0.5–3 g per day in capsule form administered for up to three months was consistently reported as effective. Conclusions Dietary consumption of ginger appears safe and may exert beneficial effects on human health and wellbeing, with greatest confidence in antiemetic effects in pregnant women, analgesic effects in osteoarthritis, and glycemic control. Future randomized controlled and dose-dependent trials with adequate sample sizes and standardized ginger products are warranted to better inform and standardize routine clinical prescription. Registration: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) ID: CRD42020197925.

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Orally consumed ginger and human health: an umbrella review

Crichton

Davidson

Innerarity

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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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“…On the other hand, it seems that chamomile suppresses pain through the effect of Matrisin, Metoxicomarin, Flavonoids, Phytostrogenic and Apigenin on central nervous system (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42).…”

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Comparison of the effect of Chamomile and Mefenamic Acid on primary dysmenorrhea, associated symptoms and menstrual bleeding – A randomized clinical trial study

Shabani¹,

Vakilian²,

Narenji³

et al. 2020

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Background Dysmenorrhea is one of the most common pelvic pains in women, impairing their quality of life.This study investigated the effects of chamomile sachet and mefenamic acid on primary dysmenorrhea, associated symptoms and bleeding. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 200 female students with primary dysmenorrhea from Arak universities were randomly assigned to two groups. The group (A) received mefenamic acid (250 mg) and group (B) received chamomile (5000 mg) plus one teaspoonful of honey )as a flavoring( for two days before up to the first three days of menstruation, three times a day in two consecutive cycles. Pain severity, associated symptoms and bleeding were assessed using visual analog scale, Andersch-Milsom Verbal Scale and Higham chart, respectively. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical tests by SPSS 21. Results Severe pain during two months after intervention was in 6 (6.3%) of group (B) and 6 (6.3%) in group (A) (p = 0.351, p = 0.332). Mean severity of associated symptoms two months after the treatment was( 4.93 ± 3.54) in group (B) and (5.62 ± 3.54 ) in group (A), indicating further reduction in group (B) but not significant (p = 0.278). Mean of bleeding was (88.71 ± 66.4 vs. 70.54 ± 53. 34) in group (B) and (A) respectively, in two months later. therefore decrease in the two groups but was not significant between groups(p = 0.567). Conclusions It seems chamomile sachet can reduce the severity of pain and bleeding similar to mefenamic acid and even further mitigate the symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea. Trial registration: This study was performed with the proposal approval code of 2611, ethics code of (ARAKMU.REC.1395.164) at Arak University of medical sciences and code of IRCT 2016100825031N5 on 2016.11.08.

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“…The study stated that hot temperament herbs such as chamomile or ginger helps curing dysmenorrhea despite of herbs that are cold temperament. Apart from NSAIDS and oral contraceptives these herbs played role in curing dysmenorrhea [31]. Chang and Chen, in 2016 investigated the chamomile effect on sleeping issues related with the menstrual problem because it disturb hormones.…”

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Medicinal Properties of Chamomile against Dysmenorrhea

Khan¹,

Farooq

Khalid

2021

BJSTR

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Chamomile is sweet and small flowers which reduce inflammation in our body and it also have anticonvulsant properties. Matricaria Chamomile and Chamomile Recutita are the scientific name of Chamomile two species. Chamomile is also known as the miracle or medical plant because of its properties. Chamomile is used for different purpose like anti-diuretic, for treating stomach aches, reduction of the dysmenorrhea, anti-allergens, anti-malaria, anti-fever and for the jaundice. Dysmenorrhea means menstrual pain, which is not a disease, it is a condition by which women feel discomfort periodically in their menstrual cycle. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. In primary dysmenorrhea there is not any type of abnormality and in secondary dysmenorrhea gynecological problems which causes pain and cramps. The prevalence of the dysmenorrhea is 50-90% women suffer from these conditions respectively. Women have been used contemporary therapies to treat dysmenorrhea which includes herbal therapy (use of chamomile in form of tea and essential oil), physiotherapy, yoga and heat. Because in terms of treatment, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral contraceptives are not always effective in treating dysmenorrhea. So there is immerse need of herbal medicines such as chamomile in form of tea and oil to treat dysmenorrhea

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Effects of Hot Temperament Herbs on Primary Dysmenorrhea : A Systematic Review

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Orally consumed ginger and human health: an umbrella review

Orally consumed ginger and human health: an umbrella review

Comparison of the effect of Chamomile and Mefenamic Acid on primary dysmenorrhea, associated symptoms and menstrual bleeding – A randomized clinical trial study

Medicinal Properties of Chamomile against Dysmenorrhea

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