The Effect of Aromatherapy Massage with Lemon and Peppermint Essential Oil on Menopausal Symptoms: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial

DÖNER, Şerife İrem | DAĞ TÜZMEN, Hafize | DURAN, Büşra | SUNAR, Füsun

Objectives: Menopausal and postmenopausal women experience many physical and psychological symptoms. The positive effects of aromatherapy sessions with different oils on menopausal symptoms are well known. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an aromatherapy massage with peppermint and lemon essential oil on menopausal symptoms. Methods: Total 63 menopausal and postmenopausal women were included in this study. Participants were randomly divided into three groups: Menta peppermint (n = 21), Citrus lemon (n = 21), and Placebo (n = 21). The peppermint and lemon essential oils of ...Daha fazlası