The effect of Stewed Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens Jack) on the decrease in Inflammatory Symptoms of Covid-19 patients Afnuhazi Ridhyalla1, Sari Febria Syafyu1, Hendrawati1, Sarli Desi2, Poddar Ruma3,* 1Nabila Nursing Academy, Jalan Dr. H. Kamarullah No.1, Bukit Surungan, Kec. Padang Panjang Bar., Kota Padang Panjang, Sumatera Barat27118, Indonesia. 2STIKes Alifah Padang, Jl. Khatib Sulaiman Kel No.52B, Ulak Karang Sel., Kec. Padang Utara, Kota Padang, Sumatera Barat25134, Indonesia. 3Lincoln University, Wisma Lincoln, No, 12-18, Jalan SS 6/12, 47301Petaling Jaya, Selangor D. E., Malaysia. *Corresponding Author E-mail: ruma@lincoln.edu.my
Online Published on 06 March, 2023. Abstract Objective Sungkai extract contains flavonoids. It has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic function. The research objective was to determine the effect of stewed sungkai leaves on the decrease in inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19 patients. Method The research design used a quasi-experimental one-group pre-post-test. The computerized Wilcoxon test processed the data obtained, and the Cronbach alfa test was used to ensure reliability. Sampling was done by using an accidental sampling technique with the following criteria: confirmed positive for COVID-19; agreed with informed consent; did not use other traditional medicines; and a total of samples from 14 people that were carried out at the Reksodiwiryo Padang Hospital. The patients were given stewed sungkai leaves by taking five pieces of young sungkai leaves boiled in 3 cups of water to make 1 cup of drink to be consumed twice a day 5, 12 patients had no inflammatory reaction. Results The results showed that giving stewed/ boiled sungkai leaves decreased inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19 patients with a p-value (<0.05). The result of the normality test is 0.00. Conclusion Thus, it can be concluded that boiled sungkai leaves have the potential as an anti-infection that can increase leukocytes. Top Keywords COVID 19, Leaves, Leucocytes, Stew, Sungkai. Top |