The Effect of Aromatherapy Application With Bergamot and Grapefruit Essential Oils on PMS
Aromatherapy is;the science of using highly concentrated essential oils or essences distilled from plants to take advantage of their therapeutic properties. Essential oils or essences are obtained from various parts of plants (root, leaf, flower, bark, fruit) and used therapeutically for physical and psychological well-being.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a health problem characterized by the periodic occurrence of physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, ending with the onset of menstruation or with the alleviation of symptoms within a few days after the onset of menstruation. It is reported that approximately 80-95% of women complain of PMS complaints.

Although the use of aromatherapy in womens health is widespread, there is no study comparing bergamot and grapefruit essential oils. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aromatherapy with bergamot and grapefruit essential oils on premenstrual syndrome and menstrual symptoms.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria  To be between the ages of 18-35 Experiencing at least 5 of the pms complaints (self-report) Not having respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis (self-report) No pregnancy or suspected pregnancy (self-report) Not being allergic to any substance (self-report) Not having a systemic disease such as diabetes, hypertension (self-report)  Exclusion Criteria:  Under 18, over 35 years of age Not experiencing pms complaints Finding anosmia Presence of respiratory system diseases Allergic symptoms to aromatherapy Being pregnantHaving a chronic disease - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: Female - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 35 Years - StdAgeList: Adult