Fennel Extract Reduces Pain in Female Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis After Two Weeks

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of sweet fennel seed extract capsule on knee pain in women with knee osteoarthritis.

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2020 Aug;40:101219

Contributing Authors: M Alazadeh M Azadbakht F Niksolat H Asgarirad M Moosazadeh A Ahmadi SS Yousefi

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Synopsis

Sixty-six female patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive Fennel extract (Foeniculum vulgare) or a placebo for knee pain. The outcomes of interest included the following: the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire (in Farsi) total score and subscales for pain, stiffness, and physical function, as well as the pain on a Visu...