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The Effects Of Daily Ginger Tea Consumption In Reducing Period Discomfort, Kristy Valencia, Sherllie Kartika
The Effects Of Daily Ginger Tea Consumption In Reducing Period Discomfort, Kristy Valencia, Sherllie Kartika
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Background
Ginger has been known for its medicinal purposes which includes treating inflammation.6 Researchers have observed the effects of ginger capsules to alleviate dysmenorrhea, but few studies have investigated the use of ginger tea.6,7,9,10,11 The effects of ginger tea on adolescent females have been studied and researchers concluded that ginger reduces menstrual discomfort.1,2
Objective
The purpose of our study was to observe the effects of daily ginger tea consumption on menstrual discomfort in non-adolescent menstruating women.
Design
Our study was a quantitative, interventional study.
Participants/setting
Subjects were females aged 18 years and above. Participants were mostly students …