Evaluation of the efficacy of inhaled peppermint oil versus ginger syrup on nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

Authors

  • Bakr Touqaj Turkmen Tishreen University
  • Fatima Qrit Tishreen University

Abstract

Cancer is a public health problem and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the progress and development achieved in the field of cancer treatment, chemotherapy has led to a high rate of side effects such as anemia, neutropenia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mucositis. However, some other side effects can persist and cause permanent damage to certain organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which severely affects the quality of life of cancer patients. Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy are among the most annoying symptoms for patients receiving chemotherapy, and have been shown to affect the quality of life and the ability to perform daily life activities. Moreover, patients suffering from nausea and vomiting may require emergency care or hospitalization, which increases the economic burden of cancer care. Ginger is a perennial herbaceous plant that has been used since ancient times as a spice and herbal medicine to treat a variety of gastrointestinal diseases such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. It has been used as a complementary treatment to control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Ginger oil has also been used Peppermint, which is an aromatic herb with a distinctive scent and great medicinal value, is used in the food, pharmaceutical, perfume and flavouring industries, in addition to being used as a treatment for cramps, headaches, indigestion, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of inhaling peppermint oil versus ginger syrup on nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The study adopted a quasi-experimental approach and used a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. It included a sample of (60) patients admitted to the inpatient department of the Oncology Treatment Center. The results of the study showed a decrease in the degree of nausea and vomiting in each group of the ginger syrup group and the peppermint oil inhalation group, as the degree of nausea and vomiting in all sample members in both groups was within the mild degree compared to the control group. The study recommended adding ginger and peppermint syrup with routine medications to the treatment plan to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, and conducting educational courses for healthcare professionals and cancer patients regarding the prevention and management of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.

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2024-11-13

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طوقاج تركماني ب, فاطمة قريط. Evaluation of the efficacy of inhaled peppermint oil versus ginger syrup on nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2024Nov.13 [cited 2024Nov.24];46(4):583-98. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/18121

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 4 (2024): Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Health Sciences Series

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Master student researches

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