<![CDATA[Women giving birth vaginally are at risk of perineal tears. The perineal area is often overlooked, with wound infection rates of 0.1–23.6%. Its warm, moist environment near genitourinary and gastrointestinal flora impairs healing. Poor care may cause infection, dyspareunia, reduced quality of life, or death. Midwives need safe, non-pharmacological, traditional methods to accelerate healing. To evaluate the effect of a combined decoction of Plantago major L. and Curcuma longa L. on perineal wound healing time. A quasi-experimental post-test-only control group design included 34 postpartum mothers (n=34; mean age 26.4±3.2 years, gestational age 38–40 weeks) with first- or second-degree perineal tears. The intervention group (n=17) received perineal compresses with the decoction; controls (n=17) received boiled and cooled water. Healing was assessed daily using the REEDA Scale (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Discharge, Approximation). Mean healing time in the intervention group was 5.5 days (SD ±0.72; median 5 days; 95% CI: 5.18–5.82) vs. 6.7 days (SD ±0.44; median 7 days; 95% CI: 6.51–6.89) in controls. The Mann–Whitney test showed a significant difference (p < 0.001). The combination of Plantago major L. and Curcuma longa L. is more effective than boiled water alone. Practical implications: This low-cost traditional decoction can be integrated into primary healthcare and community midwifery care to accelerate perineal wound healing, reduce complications, and improve maternal quality of life. Keywords: Plantago Major L, Curcuma Longa, Perineal Wound, Healing]]>
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