Effect of Citrus aurantium on Pain Intensity and Blood Pressure in Gastrectomy

Pain and impaired blood pressure are of the common postoperative complaints. Aromatherapy releases endorphins in brain forms a sense well-being. Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is sedative sleep aid plant. The purpose this study was to evaluate effect Citrus aurantium on pain intensity during gastrectomy. In present study, 76 patients undergoing gastrectomy were selected by convenience sampling randomly divided into two groups 38 each. intervention group received aromatherapy recovery room, addition routine care control placebo. Data collection tools included demographic profile questionnaire, numerical rating scale physiological index record sheet. Blood measured recorded before intervention, 30 min 60 after intervention. analyzed statistical package for social sciences software using descriptive inferential tests at significance level p˂0.05. mean 123.41±9.03 mm/Hg treatment 121.71±9.31 group. 6.02±0.84 5.83±0.43 Statistical analysis showed that had significant decrease systolic diastolic times. addition, experienced three times, with rank 3.32 2.52 half an hour later 1.42 later. effective reducing relieving pain. This simple, uncomplicated, non-invasive inexpensive method recommended use controlling