The Effect of Turmeric, Tamarind, and Javanese Palm Sugar Herbal Drink on Menstrual Pain among Adolescent Girls at SMPN 31 Semarang

Agnes Adelia; Arifianto Arifianto; Mariyati Mariyati

doi:10.55606/ijhs.v6i1.6911

Authors

Agnes Adelia Universitas Widya Husada Semarang
Arifianto Arifianto Universitas Widya Husada Semarang
Mariyati Mariyati Universitas Widya Husada Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/ijhs.v6i1.6911

Keywords:

Menstrual Pain, Palm Sugar, Tamarind, Teenagers, Turmeric

Abstract

Warm compresses, exercise, Mozart therapy, and relaxation are non-pharmacological methods for relieving menstrual cramps, which typically occur in the lower abdomen but can also radiate to the lower back, waist, pelvis, upper thighs, and calves. Turmeric and palm sugar drink is a popular herbal remedy and has long been known to relieve menstrual cramps. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of herbal remedies for menstrual cramps made from palm sugar and turmeric in relieving symptoms experienced by female students at SMPN 31 Seimarang. With a total of 32 participants and data collected using a validated and reliable NRS (numerical rating scale) questionnaire, this study used a quantitative methodology with a pre-experimental approach and a single-group pretest-posttest design. The Wilcoxon test was used to analyze the data and analyze how the independent and dependent variables are related to each other. With a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05), the study's negative findings indicate a decrease in pain levels after the intervention. Female students at SMPN 31 Semarang reported less menstrual pain after consuming a herbal concoction containing turmeric, tamarind, and palm sugar. This indicates that the intervention successfully reduced pain, and the difference was statistically significant. To reduce the use of harmful drugs and increase the use of safe, non-pharmacological alternatives, it is crucial for schools to play an active role in educating students about reproductive health, particularly regarding non-pharmacological treatments for menstrual pain.

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