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Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture
Published by HAKTI
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Core Subject : Health,
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The scope of this journal encompasses various aspects of science in the field of Acupuncture, such as Acupuncture, Acupressure, Moxibustion, Tuina, and Herbal Medicine. The Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture accepts contributions from all over the world. All accepted articles will be published openly and will be freely available to all readers with global reach and coverage.
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The Effect of Local Point Acupuncture Therapy with a Combination of Tamanu Oil (Callophyllum Inophyllum.) on Changes In The Degree of Acne Vulgaris Lesions in Students Of Smait Ibnu Abbas Klaten Fidiyah, Tazkia Aulia Alif; Wardoyo, Suwaji Handaru; Haryanto, Joko Tri
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v2i2.26

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Acne vulgaris is chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands which has several types such as comedo, papule, pustule, nodule, and might leave scars in the form of tissue scars. Treatment for acne vulgaris can include acupuncture and the use of herbs. Acupuncture can be done by inserting filiform needles at local point around the acne lesion. Tamanu oil (Callophyllum inophyllum) applied topically to acne lesions can reduce inflammation and speed healing. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of local point acupuncture therapy with a combination of tamanu oil on case of acne vulgaris in female students at SMAIT Ibnu Abbas Klaten
Effectiveness of Local Point Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture Therapy on Basic Functional Ability of Knee in Knee Pain Patients in Kedungwringin Village, Banyumas Regency 'Aini, Fatimah Qurrota; Sumanto, Sumanto; Badri, Sholichan
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v2i2.27

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Knee pain is a disorder of the knee joints felt by most people in the world where a person feels pain and movement limitations while doing activities. Several factors cause knee pain, one is degenerative factors. Acupuncture therapy can provide a relaxing effect, improve circulation, repair damaged tissue, and reduce pain in the knee. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of local point acupuncture therapy and auricular acupuncture on the basic functional abilities of the knee in patients with knee pain in Kedungwringin Village, Banyumas Regency. This study used quantitative research with a “Quasi-Experimental” research design. The sample of the research study was 45 people divided into three treatment groups, namely group I auricular acupuncture therapy, group II local point acupuncture therapy, and group III auricular acupuncture therapy and local point acupuncture. This study started from February to April 2024 and was conducted in Kedungwringin Village, Banyumas Regency. The One Way Anova test analysis of each group has a significant value ρ<0.05 (ρ=0,007) which means Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected so that it can be interpreted that local point acupuncture therapy and auricular acupuncture are effective on the basic functional abilities of the knee in patients with knee pain.
The Effect of Ear Acupuncture Therapy with a Combination of Gotu Kola Tea on Changes in Blood Pressure in Hypertension Cases in Kemandungan Village, Tegal Barat Subdistrict, Tegal City Darojatin, Ibnati Ulya; Wardoyo, Suwaji Handaru; Sholihah, Imrok Atus
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v2i2.29

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Hypertension is high blood pressure with systolic values above 140 mmHg and diastolic values above 90 mmHg. Ear acupuncture and gotu kola tea are nonpharmacological treatments that can be used to treat hypertension. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of ear acupuncture therapy with a combination of gotu kola tea on changes in blood pressure in cases of hypertension in Kemandungan Village, Tegal Barat Subdistrict, Tegal City. This study used a research design "Quasy-Experimental Design" with the method of two groups-pretest posttest design. The number of research subjects was 30 people with a purposive sampling technique, which was divided into a control group (ear acupuncture) and an experimental group (ear acupuncture combined with gotu kola tea brewing). The Mann-Whitney test results obtained a significant value of p <0.05 (p = 0.014 and p = 0.013) then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted so that it can be interpreted that there is an effect of ear acupuncture therapy with a combination of gotu kola tea brewing on changes in blood pressure in cases of hypertension in Kemandungan Village, Tegal Barat Subdistrict, Tegal City with a 6% change in systole and 3% higher diastole than the control group
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy Combination with Moringa Leaf Mask on the Degree of Acne Vulgaris Lesions in Students of the Acupuncture Department of Surakarta Health Ministry Polytechnic Mufidah, Hilyatul Ilmi Al; Putri, Kurnia Eka; Widyawaty, Eka Deviany
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v2i2.33

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Acne Vulgaris is a disease condition that causes inflammation of the skin area in the form of blackheads, papules, pustules, and nodules. The prevalence of acne vulgaris in Indonesia is third ranks with more than 85% experienced by teenagers. The research method with Quasi-Experimental Pretest-Posttest two-group designs with a total sampling technique with 38 respondents. In this study was divided into two groups, group I acupuncture therapy with local facial points combined with moringa leaf masks and group II acupuncture therapy with local points LI 4 Hegu, LI 11 Quchi, ST 36 Zusanli combined with moringa leaf masks. The degree of acne vulgaris lesions was measured before and after 10 treatments.This research was conducted at the Acupuncture Department of Surakarta Health Ministry Polytechnic from February 5, 2024, to March 11, 2024. The results of the Wilcoxon test showed significant changes in the degree of acne vulgaris lesions in groups I and II with a value of <0.05 (0.000). While the Mann-Whitney test obtained a Sig value. (2-tailed) p= 0.00. With an average change value in group I of 26.71 and group II of 12.29, it is concluded that acupuncture therapy with local facial points combined with moringa leaf masks is more effective than acupuncture therapy at points LI 4 Hegu, LI 11 Quchi, ST 36 Zusanli combined with moringa leaf masks on the degree of acne vulgaris lesions. The conclusion, acupuncture therapy with local facial point combined with moringa leaf masks showed effective results in reducing the degree of acne vulgaris lesions
Effectiveness of Electro-Acupuncture on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients in Sanan Village Girimarto Wonogiri Saputri, Tiara Lusty; Haryanto, Joko Tri; Badri, Sholichan
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.34

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Hypertension is the root of various non-communicable diseases that are still a health problem in Indonesia. Acupuncture therapy can reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Hypertension generally occurs in the elderly, but some studies show that hypertension can appear since adolescence. The method used is Quasi Experimental Design with a pretest-posttest two-group design. The sample used was 32 research subjects. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique. The statistical test used was the Paired T-test. This research was conducted in Sanan Village, Girimarto, Wonogiri Regency, in February-March 2024. From the hypothesis test above using the Paired T-Test test because the research data was normally distributed and homogeneous. The results showed that for the acupuncture therapy Group, the p-value<0.001, which means the p-value <0.05, so Ha is accepted and H₀ is rejected. In the acupuncture therapy Group, p<0.001, which means the p-value <0.050, the results show that electroacupuncture is more effective on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Conclusion: Electro-acupuncture therapy is effective for high blood pressure in hypertensive patients in Sanan Village Girimarto Wonogiri.
The Effect of Combination Acupuncture Therapy with Administration of Red Ginger Steeping on Changes in Pain Scale and BPFS in Patients with Low Back Pain at the Jakarta Hajj Dormitory Ali, Ahnafa Aisya Al-Syarani Nazilah; Sholihah, Imrok Atus; Prasetya, Hanung
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.35

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Low back pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues, potentially impairing function and reducing quality of life. This study aims to determine the effect of a combination of acupuncture therapy with red ginger steeping on pain scale reduction and functional improvement in patients with low back pain. A quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest-posttest approach was used, involving 32 participants selected through total sampling at the Jakarta Hajj Dormitory from October 2023 to May 2024. Participants were divided into two groups: one receiving acupuncture therapy alone, and the other receiving a combination of acupuncture and red ginger steeping. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test yielded a p=0.010, indicating a significant improvement in pain scale and Back Pain Functional Scale (BPFS) scores in both groups after the intervention. The findings suggest that the combination of acupuncture and red ginger steeping is effective in reducing pain and enhancing functional ability in patients with low back pain.
The Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy With Turmeric Herbal Combination On Stomach Pain In Students Of The Ministry Of Health Poltekkes In Surakarta Zahro, Astrida Septi Berliana; Prasetya, Hanung; Wardoyo, Suwaji Handaru
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.37

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Gastric pain is one of the signs of gastritis in the form of digestive disorders due to an inflammatory process of the gastric mucosa and submucosa which is acute, chronic diffuse, or local. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupuncture therapy with a combination of turmeric herbs on gastric pain in students of the Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. This study used a Quasi-Experimental Design with a pretest and posttest design. This study was conducted in February-March 2024 at the Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta. The sample was students of the Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta who experienced gastric pain and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The sample was divided into two groups, each consisting of 15 children. Acupuncture therapy using CV 12, PC 6, ST 40, and SP 3 points. Combination using turmeric herbs. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The test results showed a significance value of <0.001 (p <0.050). This study concludes that acupuncture therapy with a combination of turmeric herbs has an effect on gastric pain in students of the Ministry of Health Polytechnic of Surakarta.
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Therapy Combination of Ginger Patch on Changes in Pain Scale in Cases of Knee Pain in Tempak Village, Candimulyo District Febiyasari, Eka; Badri, Sholichan; Prasetya, Hanung; Sasmita, Hanum
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.38

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Knee pain is a common complaint in the pre-elderly group and can be caused by various factors, such as osteoarthritis, strenuous physical activity, or degenerative processes. Knee pain management can be from pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, such as acupuncture and herbal administration. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy combined with the provision of patches (Ginger Patch) on changes in the pain scale in cases of knee pain. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with a nonequivalent control group design with a purposive sampling technique. The research subjects consisted of 32 pre-elderly people of females gender. Pain measurements were taken using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after the intervention. The points used were EX LE-2 Heding, ST 36 Zusanli, LV 7 Xiaguan, and SP 6 Sanyinjiao. Pain measurement used the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). The results of the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests showed a significant change in the pain scale in the experimental group compared to the control group (p<0.05). the combination of acupuncture and patch therapy (Ginger Patch) is more effective in changing the pain scale in cases of knee pain.
Effect of Electroacupuncture ST 36 Zusanli, ST 25 Tianshu, ST 21 Liangmen, CV 12 Zhongwan, and Moxibustion CV 8 Shenque on Cases of Gastric Pain Wardhani, Resa Kusuma; Prasetya, Hanung; Zulaika, Chusnul; Sumanto
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.39

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Gastric pain is a symptom felt as heartburn caused by inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Electroacupuncture and moxibustion therapy are therapeutic methods that have significant results in reducing gastric pain. This study aimed to determine the effect and difference of electroacupuncture therapy ST 36, ST 25, ST 21, CV 12 with electroacupuncture at points ST 36, ST 25, ST 21, CV 12 and CV 8 moxibustion on cases of gastric pain in Kutoharjo Village. Quasi-experimental research with Nonequivalent Control Group Design. A sample of 30 subjects was divided into 2 groups given electro-acupuncture therapy and electroacupuncture therapy combined with moxibustion. Pain scale was measured using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) before and after intervention. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests. The results showed a significant decrease in the NRS pain scale after intervention in both groups (p<0.050). The Mann-Whitney test showed a significant difference between the two groups (p = 0.009), with the electroacupuncture group with CV 8 moxibustion showing a more significant reduction in pain than the electroacupuncture group. Wilcoxon test showed a significant reduction in pain scale in both groups (p<0.001). This study shows that electroacupuncture with CV 8 moxibustion is more effective than electroacupuncture in reducing the gastric pain scale. These results show a significant value, which can be taken into consideration to reduce gastric pain.
The Effect of Ear and Body Acupuncture Therapy on Reducing Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index in Overweight Cases at Rinjani Sragen Gymnastics Studio Birawa, Astatin Sisillia Putri; Badri, Sholichan; Putri, Kurnia Eka; Haryanto, Joko Tri
Indonesian Journal of Acupuncture Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62354/ijoa.v3i1.40

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The incidence of overweight in adults is increasing over time. Being overweight is a body condition that results in excessive fat mass. Overweight is caused by many factors, including age, physical activity, gender, hormones, genetics, and environment. Acupuncture therapy can be used as a support for weight loss efforts because acupuncture can affect the central nervous system and activate specific areas in the brain. This study aims to determine the effect of ear and body acupuncture therapy on reducing waist circumference and body mass index in overweight cases at the Rinjani Sragen Gymnastics Studio. This study used a quantitative method of research using a “Quasi-Experimental” research design. The study sample was 45 people who were divided into 3 treatment groups, namely group I ear acupuncture therapy, group II ear and body acupuncture therapy, and group III body acupuncture therapy. The study began in January to March 2025 and was conducted at the Rinjani Sragen Gymnastics Studio. One-way ANOVA test analysis on waist circumference has a significant value of ρ of 0.017 (ρ <0.050) and for body mass index, p=0.004 (ρ <0.050), which means that ear and body acupuncture therapy affects reducing waist circumference and body mass index in overweight cases.

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