healthy adult
Conditions
Interventions
Drink 120 mL of lemon balm tea once a day.
Drink 120 mL of hot water once a day as a placebo.
Sponsors
Hoshi University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Those who have received sufficient explanation about the purpose and contents of this research, have the ability to consent, volunteered voluntarily after fully understanding, and agreed to participate in writing.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria for participation in the study are as follows: 1. Individuals who refuse to participate in the study on their own will 2. Individuals who dislike the herbal tea being used 3. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals 4. Individuals with chronic diseases (such as hypertension, and epilepsy) 5. Individuals who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for PMS (according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) 6. Individuals deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate daily psychological and physical symptoms of PMS before menstruation using the DRSP. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate depression, stress, and anxiety from one week before menstruation using the DASS-21. Evaluate abdominal pain from one week before menstruation using the NRS. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactNobuyuki Wakui
Hoshi University Practical Education and Research Division
Outcome results
None listed