The Potential of Cinnamon Extract and Honey for Menstrual Pain in Young Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea

Abstract

Background

Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain that is felt before or during menstruation, cramps are centered on the lower abdomen to interfere with daily activities. Pharmacological therapy commonly cause side effects due to analgesic drugs inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase (COX) which causes prostaglandin synthesis is inhibited thereby affecting kidney function and gastric mucosal defense. Handling is typically made public by taking herbs to relieve pain. One of the herbal products as an alternative to treat menstrual pain is the infusion of cinnamon and honey.

Purpose

Prove Potential Extract Cinnamon (Cinnamon) and Honey Against Menstrual Pain Intensity In Young Women With Primary Dysmenorrhea.

Method

Quasy Experiment with Pre Post Test Control Group Design.The number of respondents in this study of 32 people, 16 to 16 for the control group and intervention group.

Result

There are different before and after administration of the extract of cinnamon (cinnamon) and honey in reducing the degree of menstrual pain and prostaglandin levels in young women with primary dysmenorrhea. With indicators of pain level (p-value = 0.000), levels of prostaglandins (p-value = 0.003)

Conclusion

Extract cinnamon (cinnamon) and honey has the potential to reduce the degree of menstrual pain and levels of prostaglandins.