<![CDATA[Dysmenorrhea is a common menstrual disorder among adolescent girls that can interfere with daily activities and quality of life. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) contains bioactive compounds, particularly gingerol, which have potential anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. This community service program aimed to improve female students' knowledge of ginger's potential benefits and introduce an innovative ginger-based food product, ice cream, as an alternative approach to help relieve menstrual pain. The activity was conducted at SMP Negeri 38 Semarang on December 12, 2025, involving 30 female students. The methods included educational presentations, demonstrations of ginger ice cream preparation, discussions, and evaluation using pre-test and post-test questionnaires consisting of 16 questions. The results showed an increase in the average proportion of correct responses from 64.81% before the educational intervention to 90.83% afterward. The Wilcoxon statistical test demonstrated a significant difference in students' knowledge before and after the activity (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that educational activities combined with practical demonstrations can improve students' knowledge and understanding of ginger-based food product innovation. This program is expected to encourage the utilization of local natural resources and promote awareness of complementary approaches to managing menstrual discomfort among adolescent girls.]]>
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