effect of herbs on dysmenorrhea

Comparison between effect of Dill seeds, Ginger and Cumin on dysmenorrhea

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2016022326724N1

Enrollment

Registered

2016-07-01

Start date

2010-03-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Dysmenorrhea. N94.4

Interventions

Intervention 1: Dill seed powder 3 gram per day for first three days of menstruation. Intervention 2: Cumin powder, 3 gram per day for first three days of menstruation. Intervention 3: Ginger powder 1

Treatment - Drugs

Dill seed powder 3 gram per day for first three days of menstruation

Cumin powder, 3 gram per day for first three days of menstruation

Ginger powder 1 gram per day for first three days of menstruation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

12 Years to 28 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: inclusion criteria: Being mature; Age between 12 to 28 years; Moderate or severe menstrual pain; unmarried. Exclusion criteria: Age below 12 or above 28 years; Being married; known allergy to cumin, ginger or dill; Those with known secondary dysmenorrhea; History of surgery in abdomen or pelvic area; Those with health problems.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity. Timepoint: before and after intervention for three successive cycles. Method of measurement: Numerical pain scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Muscle stiffness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Based on Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Skin disorders. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Dizziness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Headache. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Cold sweat. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Cramps. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Tender breasts. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Nausea and Vomiting. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Backache. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Swelling(breasts, Abdomen). Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Hot flashes. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Fatigue. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;General aches. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Swelling legs. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Numbness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Muscle stiffness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Based on Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Skin disorders. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Dizziness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Headache. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Cold sweat. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Cramps. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Tender breasts. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Nausea and Vomiting. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Backache. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Swelling(breasts, Abdomen). Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Hot flashes. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Fatigue. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;General aches. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Swelling legs. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.;Numbness. Timepoint: Before and after intervention(daily). Method of measurement: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire.

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShabnam Omidvar

Babol University of Medical Sciences

shomidvar@yahoo.com+98 11 4422 2511

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026