A randomized controlled clinical trial on the effectiveness of cinnamon tea in reducing menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women

Yoni Benjamin  Gonzales,; Jose Ronilo  G. Juangco,; Marie Antonette  O. Feliciano,; Franchesca  N. Felix,; Beatrix Maria Lilia  A. Fider,; Frances  D. Fontanilla,; Anna Katerina  R. Francisco,; Diorella Mae  S. Gatapia,; Mariah Carla  V. Gonzales,; Paul Nichol  G. Gonzales,; Chloe Stephanie  O. Gotianse,

A randomized controlled clinical trial on the effectiveness of cinnamon tea in reducing menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women

Abstract:

Introduction Women in the perimenopausal period experience the height of menopausal symptoms due to the fluctuating levels of hormones because of ovarian dysfunction. This study aimed to determine the effect of cinnamon tea on menopausal symptoms among perimenopausal women. Methods Perimenopausal women from Cainta, Rizal were recruited using cluster sampling and were randomly allocated into cinnamon tea or black tea groups. All participants were instructed to consume one tea bag once a day for 28 days. A response survey was conducted by the researchers using the Menopausal Rating Scale questionnaire every 2 weeks during the 28-day period to assess the number and severity of symptoms associated with perimenopausal stage. Results The Menopausal Rating Scale scores of both cinnamon and placebo groups showed a statistically significant decrease in the number and severity of symptoms over time within groups. However, there was greater decrease in symptom number and severity among the cinnamon tea group and the difference was significant. Conclusion Cinnamon tea resulted in a decrease in the severity of perimenopausal symptoms and may be an effective, economical and accessible alternative treatment for perimenopausal symptoms.

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