Ayu Rosita
Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri

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Ginger as a Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Dysmenorrhea: Systematic Literature Review herdian putri; ayu rosita; nareswari diska nugraha; Mia Ashari; ellatyas rahmawati tejo putri
Journal of Health Educational Science And Technology Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): J-HESTECH (Journal Of Health Educational Science And Technology)
Publisher : Faculty of Health Sciences , Dr. Soetomo University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25139/htc.v9i1.11994

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Background: Dysmenorrhea is a discomfort during menstruation that occurs due to increased prostaglandins. Dysmenorrhea can reduce individual productivity. Ginger has active compounds that can reduce prostaglandin synthesis. Objective: This study aims to summarize experimental research on the effect of ginger administration on dysmenorrhea. Method: This study used the PRISMA method. Literature searches used several databases (ScienceDirect, crossreff, Google Scholar, willey, pubmed) with inclusion criteria of Indonesian and English, published 2021-2025, experimental research, research subjects in adolescents, and open access journals. Results: A review of 5 eligible articles showed that ginger is more effective than placebo in reducing dysmenorrhea. The majority of articles were pre-experimental. Pain scale measurements used the NRS and VAS scales. Pain scale measurements were carried out before and after the intervention. Conclusion: Ginger has been proven effective in reducing dysmenorrhea. However, there are several shortcomings in.