Acute anaphylaxis in the postpartum period caused due to herbal oils used for body massage: A Case Report

Abstract

The use of alternate therapy of medicine like Ayurvedic or Herbal is usually believed to be closer to nature and without many additives and is sometime chosen as the first line treatment for a lot of medical conditions. Aromatherapy or ayurvedic oil massage is considered an important treatment alternative in treatment of alleviation of pain or even as past partum rehabilitation before resorting to allopathic medication, which is considered stronger. The reporting of having allergic reactions with the same, either as topical or systemic are limited. They can also be a major cause for allergic contact dermatitis.

Keywords: Allergic contact dermatitis, ayurvedic oil, massage, allergic reactions.