The genus Mentha comprises several aromatic species, which are cultivated world‐over due
to their distinct aroma and commercial value. In addition to traditional food flavoring uses …

Background Leading health authorities all recommend exclusive breastfeeding to six
months' postpartum. While most women initiate breastfeeding, many discontinue due to …

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians
administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document …

Painful and/or damaged nipples associated with breastfeeding are common and represent a
challenge for both the persons experiencing nipple pain and/or trauma and for those …

In this manuscript, we conducted a comprehensive review of the diverse effects of
peppermint on human health and explored the potential underlying mechanisms …

Background The postpartum period is the most crucial but also the most fragile stage of most
pregnancies. The health benefits of aromatherapy have recently become more widely …

Background: Nipple fissure is a common disorder during breastfeeding. With high
prevalence of nipple fissures and its impacts on breastfeeding, as well as the existence of …

Introduction: Traumatic nipple is among the most common problems of the breastfeeding
period which leads to early cessation of breastfeeding. The study aimed to compare the …

Objective: Cacao butter is a type of oil extracted from the fruit of the Theobroma Cacao plant.
This study was conducted to compare the use of breast milk and cacao butter for the …

Background: Sore nipples are common during lactation and remain the major reason for
failing to establish successful breastfeeding. To formulate a peppermint gel and to evaluate …