Day 2 of Research Paper Analysis!

“Menstrual Health Problems of Women Indigenous Peoples around Protected Forest Area in Sumatra, Indonesia, and Plants' Usefulness to Treat It”

Today, I learned about the usage of plants to treat menstrual health problems! 

Preface: 

One of the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (gender justice) in several forest-based indigenous communities has not garnered adequate awareness. 

Methodology: 

15 individuals from the Orang Rimba indigenous tribe within the Jambi Province of Indonesia were “measured” using ‘anthropometric measurement procedures” and interviewed regarding personal experiences with menstruation. 

Results: 

No plant species were identified to assist with menstrual management.

Four species were elucidated for pre and post-partum reproductive management. Dysmennorrhea, which is the pain associated with menstrual periods, was identified as a prominent “reproductive problem.” Due to the characteristics of the forest habitat, limited reproductive knowledge and overall health aptitude is generally available for the tribe. 

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37303200/