topicGinger Menstrual Pain Randomized Trial
claimStatistically significant reductions in pain severity, improved cognitive function, and gastrointestinal symptoms were observed.
evidence level1
citationLagzian Y (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Peppermint on Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicGinger Menstrual Pain Randomized Trial
claimBackground Various aspects of women's functioning are affected by menstrual disorders.
evidence level1
citationLagzian Y (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Peppermint on Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicGinger Menstrual Pain Randomized Trial
claimThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of peppermint on menstrual disorders.
evidence level1
citationLagzian Y (2025)
sourceThe Effects of Peppermint on Menstrual Disorders: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicGinger Menstrual Pain Randomized Trial
claimThese therapies lack the drawbacks associated with traditional symptomatic medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and oral contraceptives, which can increase the risk of adverse effects like mild neurological symptoms (headaches, drowsiness, dizziness) and gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, indigestion).
evidence level4
citationMa W (2026)
sourceComplementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.
topicGinger Menstrual Pain Randomized Trial
claimComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been used for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea for centuries.
evidence level4
citationMa W (2026)
sourceComplementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.