Table 3.
Comparison of mean differences of physical symptoms between bitter orange, Rose, and control groups
Variable | Control | Bitter orange | Rose | P* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fatigue/lack of energy | −0.12±0.76b | −0.45±0.96 | −0.9±0.8b | 0.002 |
Overeating/food craving | −0.22±0.88 | −0.29±0.93 | −0.51±1 | 0.437 |
Insomnia | −0.25±0.77 | −0.29±0.93 | −0.48±1.03 | 0.568 |
Hypersomnia | 0.03±0.94b | −0.09±1.04c | −0.78±0.96b,c | 0.002 |
Physical symptoms: breast tenderness, headaches, joint/muscle pain, bloating, weight gain | 0.19±1.01b | −0.19±1.13 | −0.72±1b | 0.003 |
*By using one-way ANOVA test. aBy using Tukey’s test, differences between bitter orange and control group is significant. bBy using Tukey’s test, differences between Rose and control group is significant. cBy using Tukey’s test, differences between Rose and bitter orange group is significant