European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A PLANT-BASED BALM FOR MENSTRUAL PAIN MANAGEMENT

*Utkarsh R. Mandage, Shital K. Patil, Priyanka H. Gaikwad, Shreya S. Ingle and Jagruti R. Patil

ABSTRACT

Dysmenorrhoea is a form of menstrual pain caused by uterine contractions due to both an increased production of prostaglandins and the release of the endometrial layers during menstruation. This research brings forward the development of a novel herbal menstrual pain relief balm with ingredients including clary sage oil, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender, frankincense, and helichrysum, mixed with the base ingredients (beeswax, coconut oil, and Shea butter), tested through sensory assessment, patch test and feedback from users so as to ascertain that the Our study is a nature based solution to menstrual pain. It eases the symptoms and enhances the wellbeing of the women during the challenging days and in the other periods. Initial outcomes show that the product is able to address different types of pain associated with periods, as well as for other types of headache and backache; it seems to be equally effective for both men and women.

Keywords: Menstrual pain, Herbal remedy, Pain relief balm, Essential oils.