Effectiveness of Betel Leaf (Piper betle L.) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Decoction on the Healing Time of Fluor Albus in Women
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23909332Keywords:
Betel leaf decoction (Piper betle L.), Fluor albus; Healing time, Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), Women's reproductive healthAbstract
Introduction and Methods
Fluor albus (leukorrhea) in women is caused by physiological factors, hygiene behaviors, and psychological factors. The use of Piper betle L. and Curcuma longa L. as non-pharmacological treatments is commonly practiced by the Indonesian population. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of betel leaf and turmeric decoction in treating fluor albus in women. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted from April to August 2023 in RW 11, Cijantung Subdistrict, Pasar Rebo District, East Jakarta City, involving 144 participants comprising 72 respondents in the intervention group and 72 respondents in the control group, selected using a purposive sampling method. The betel leaf and turmeric decoction was used as a vulvovaginal cleansing medium for 14 days by the intervention group, whereas the control group used clean water for cleansing.
Results
In the intervention group, the use of the decoction accelerated the healing of fluor albus, with a minimum duration of 3 days and a maximum of 5 days. Meanwhile, in the control group, the healing time ranged from a minimum of 7 days to a maximum of 8 days. Based on the Mann-Whitney statistical test, the resulting p-value was 0.000 (< 0.05).
Conclusions and Recommendations
The decoction of betel leaf and turmeric is effective in treating fluor albus among women in RW 11, Cijantung Subdistrict, Pasar Rebo District, East Jakarta City. The use of betel leaf and turmeric decoction can serve as an alternative adjunctive cleanser to clean water. Meanwhile, further research is warranted for cases of pathological fluor albus.
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