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The Effect of Lemongrass Leaf Infusion on Reducing Shortness of Breath in Menopausal Women in Sidomulyo Village Vitrilina Hutabarat; Stefani Anastasia Sitepu; Nurul Aini Siagian; Idawati Idawati; Paskas Rutdiana
Jurnal Akademika Baiturrahim Jambi Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): September
Publisher : Universitas Baiturrahim

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36565/jab.v15i2.1090

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Menopause is a natural phase in women characterized by the cessation of the menstrual cycle and accompanied by various physiological changes, one of which is respiratory disturbance in the form of shortness of breath. The use of herbal plants as non-pharmacological therapy has become increasingly popular, one of which is lemongrass leaves (Cymbopogon citratus), which are known to contain anti-inflammatory compounds and have relaxing effects. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemongrass leaf infusion on reducing shortness of breath of menopausal women. The study method used quantitative study with a pre-experimental design using a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The sampel of this study consisted of menopausal women who experienced complaints of shortness of breath, selected using purposive sampling techniques. The intervention involved the regular administration of lemongrass leaf infusion over a certain period. The level of shortness of breath before and after the intervention using the mMRC instrument for dyspnea assessment. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test to determine differences before and after the treatment. the results showed that there was an effect on the level of shortness of breath in menopausal women after being given lemongrass leaf infusion. i tind cant id that lemongrass leaf infusion has an effect in reducing complaints of shortness of breath in menopausal women.
Co-Authors Hutabarat, Vitrilina Idawati Idawati Siagian, Nurul Aini Sitepu, Stefani Anastasia