THE USE OF TURMERIC TAMARIND AS LOCAL WISDOM TO REDUCE DYSMENORRHEA IN ADOLESCENCE: LITERATURE REVIEW

  • Kinantika Nur Dewanti Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
  • Galih Noor Alivian Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
DOI: https://doi.org/10.20884/1.ijbnr.2024.3.3.13990

Abstract

Introduction: Local wisdom is part of the culture or wealth that exists in a particular area. Local wisdom covers various things, including a diversity of resources that can be used to overcome health problems. Turmeric Tamarind is a spice plant that can be used as a traditional medicine or health drink to reduce menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea). However, adolescence still don't know the benefits and effects of turmeric tamarind and prefer medication to treat pain. Purpose: This literature review aims to find out the effect of  turmeric tamarind to reduce dysmenorrhea in adolescence. Methods: Articles are derived from electronic databases such as Google Scholar and Scopus published from 2020 to 2024. Results: Based on the 10 articles used in this literature review, it shows that turmeric tamarind can reduce dysmenorrhea pain with its anti-inflammatory agent. Conclusion: Turmeric Tamarind as spice plant can be used to reduce dysmenorrhea in adolescence

Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
DEWANTI, Kinantika Nur; ALIVIAN, Galih Noor. THE USE OF TURMERIC TAMARIND AS LOCAL WISDOM TO REDUCE DYSMENORRHEA IN ADOLESCENCE: LITERATURE REVIEW. International Journal of Biomedical Nursing Review, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 3, p. 1-7, sep. 2024. ISSN 2962-4703. Available at: <https://jos.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/ijbnr/article/view/13990>. Date accessed: 24 feb. 2025. doi: https://doi.org/10.20884/1.ijbnr.2024.3.3.13990.
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Vol 3 No 3 (2024): International Journal Of Biomedical Nursing Review (IJBNR)
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