Investigating the effect of rose essential oil in patients with primary dysmenorrhea.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rose essential oil on primary dysmenorrhea.

Methods: One hundred patients were randomly divided into two groups; Group D received diclofenac sodium (75 mg/im) and Group A administered diclofenac sodium with aromatherapy (2% rose essential oil). The visual analog scale (VAS) scores in all subjects at baseline, 10th min, and 30th min were recorded.

The Effect of Lavender Oil in Patients with Renal Colic: A Prospective Controlled Study Using Objective and Subjective Outcome Measurements.

Objective: To assess the usability of lavender oil as an adjuvant in the medical treatment of pain due to renal stones.

Methods: One hundred patients age 19-64 years diagnosed with renal colic were included in the study. Group 1 (n=50) received standard medical therapy (diclofenac sodium, 75 mg intramuscularly); group 2 (n=50) received aromatherapy (lavender oil) in addition to the standard medical treatment.