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The Efficacy of Thai Herbal Prasaplai Formula for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Short-Term Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Laohapand, Tawee
Akarasereenont, Pravit
Vannabhum, Manmas
Poopong, Sirikan
Wongwananuruk, Thanyarat
Suwannatrai, Ueamphon
Dangrat, Chongdee
Apichartvorakit, Angkana
Booranasubkajorn, Suksalin
Nimmannit, Akarin
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study aims to compare the efficacy of pain relief between a specific Thai herbal Prasaplai formula (PPF) and placebo in patients with primary dysmenorrhea.
Forty women with primary dysmenorrhea symptoms were randomized into two groups.
The experimental group received PPF capsules 1000 mg orally three times per day before meals for three days starting from the first day of menstruation.
The placebo group received placebo as the same dose and time.
Average pain intensity from the first day to the third day of cycle significantly decreased in both groups ( p < 0.001 ), but with no statistically significant difference between groups.
Using a pre- and posttreatment difference in NRS of at least 2, a greater proportion of patients in PPF group experienced pain relief compared to placebo during the first and second day of period.
A greater proportion of PPF group also experienced no pain compared to the placebo group on day 1 and day 3 by using multidimensional scoring.
The PPF demonstrates pain relief activity when used during menstruation in primary dysmenorrhea patients, with no adverse effects.
However, further studies are needed in order to assess the value of PPF as a long-term prophylaxis for primary dysmenorrhea.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vannabhum, Manmas& Poopong, Sirikan& Wongwananuruk, Thanyarat& Nimmannit, Akarin& Suwannatrai, Ueamphon& Dangrat, Chongdee…[et al.]. 2016. The Efficacy of Thai Herbal Prasaplai Formula for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Short-Term Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103969
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vannabhum, Manmas…[et al.]. The Efficacy of Thai Herbal Prasaplai Formula for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Short-Term Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103969
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vannabhum, Manmas& Poopong, Sirikan& Wongwananuruk, Thanyarat& Nimmannit, Akarin& Suwannatrai, Ueamphon& Dangrat, Chongdee…[et al.]. The Efficacy of Thai Herbal Prasaplai Formula for Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Short-Term Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103969
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103969