Lemon Aromatherapy Research Articles

Effectiveness of Using Lemon Aromatherapy to Reduce the Frequency of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnant Women in the First Trimester

Nausea and vomiting are a common symptom of early pregnancy for pregnant women. Aromatherapy may be used in the treatment to reduce this. The method for utilizing fragrant healing to decrease sickness and spewing can be by breathing in utilizing a diffuser, candles and tissue. Lemon aromatherapy is frequently used during pregnancy and childbirth and is regarded as safe. At TPMB Titin Prihartini, S.ST., Bd, Pandeglang Regency in 2024, the purpose of this study is to determine whether lemon aromatherapy reduces the frequency of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women who are in the first trimester. A one-group pre-test, one-group post-test design is used in this quasi-experimental design. Total Sampling was used for the sampling, with 30 respondents, and observation sheets were used to collect the data. According to the findings of this study, the majority of pregnant women experienced a frequency of nausea and vomiting prior to the intervention, with 27 respondents (90 percent), and after the intervention, with 26 respondents (86.7%) in the mild category. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test, which has a p-value of 0.000 (0.05), is used in statistical tests. These results demonstrate that lemon aromatherapy reduces the frequency of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in their first trimester at TPMB Titin Prihartini, S.ST., Bd in 2024. Lemon aromatherapy can help alleviate nausea and vomiting in pregnant women who are in the first trimester of their pregnancy.

Pengaruh Kombinasi Aromaterapi Lemon dan Air Jahe pada Emesis Gravidarum

Emesis gravidarum is common problem experienced by 50-90% of pregnant women, and 2% of these cases into hyperemesis gravidarum. One of the safe solutions to nausea and vomiting of pregnant women with non-pharmacological therapy of lemon aromatherapy and ginger drink. This study aims to test the effectiveness of a combination of lemon aromatherapy and ginger drink to reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. This research method used quasy experiment, pre-post test control group design. Population was pregnant women at TPMB in Songgon District who experienced nausea and vomiting. This study used consecutive sampling inclusion criteria, 20 people for the treatment group and 20 people in the control group. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. Before the intervention, the frequency of nausea and vomiting in the study subjects was high. However, after treatment, there was decrease in the frequency of nausea and vomiting. The results of data analysis show a value of P = 0.000, which states that P < 0.05, meaning that there is an effect of giving a combination of lemon aromatherapy and ginger drink on reducing emesis gravidarum in TPMB in the Songgon Banyuwangi sub-district area in 2021. Health workers can use non-pharmacological alternative therapy in the form of combination of lemon aromatherapy and ginger drink as a step to reduce and overcome symptoms of nausea and vomiting. In addition, there is an opportunity to conduct research as one of the safe solutions to overcome nausea and vomiting of pregnant women with other complementary therapies.

Terapi Non Farmakologi Terhadap Mual Muntah dan Hiperemesis Gravidarum Pada Ibu Hamil: a Literatur Review

The incidence of nausea and vomiting affects almost 50% to 80% of pregnant women and approximately 5% of pregnant women require treatment in the form of hospitalisation for fluid replacement and correction of electrolyte imbalances. Non-pharmacological therapy is needed as an alternative or complementary treatment if pharmacological therapy causes side effects. in some cases nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum. This literature review aims to identify non-pharmacological therapies to help mothers overcome nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy. Five electronic databases were used for literature review research: PubMed, ProQuest, Google Scholar, Wiley Online Library, and Science Direct between 2014 and 2024. Of the 3,070 articles, 12 articles met the inclusion criteria and were analysed. This literature review provides evidence of non-pharmacological therapy methods that can be used as an alternative to treat nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women, namely oral therapy (ginger, mint leaves, and dates), inhalation therapy (lemon aromatherapy, lavender aromatherapy, and ginger aromatherapy) and therapy through massage (P6 acupressure and ST36 acupressure). The most frequently used and effective therapeutic methods for treating nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women are ginger therapy, lemon aromatherapy, and P6 acupressure.

Penerapan Intervensi Kombinasi Aromaterapi Lemon dan Guided Imagery dalam Asuhan Keperawatan pada Klien dengan Diagnosis Medis Post Operasi Open Reduction Internal Fixation Fraktur Ekstremitas Hari Ke-1 di Bangsal Bedah RSUD Sleman

Background: Bone fracture is one of the most common injuries with a global prevalence in 2020 reaching 2.7% with 1.3 million fracture cases occurring annually in Indonesia. Postoperative pain is one of the impacts felt by patients. One pain management that can be done is non-pharmacological management by providing combination therapy between aromatherapy and guided imagery. However, this pain management needs to be studied further because differences in patient characteristics influence the response to each therapy given. Objective: To find out the application of combination therapy between aromatherapy and guided imagery in reducing pain levels. Case Report: This study is a case report with a 21-year-old male patient who came to the emergency department due to a traffic accident. The nursing diagnosis made in this patient was acute pain related to physical injury agents and the medical diagnosis was post-operative open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) cruris and right clavicle. The non-pharmacological management provided is in the form of aromatherapy using a diffuser containing 50 ml of water and 5 drops of lemon aroma essential oil, as well as guided imagery. Pain level evaluation was carried out before and after the intervention. Results: The application of lemon aromatherapy and guided imagery is effective in reducing post-operative pain, as evidenced by the pain scale being reduced from 8 to 3. Conclusion: The application of combination therapy between aromatherapy and guided imagery is effective in reducing pain levels in post-operative patients.

Aromaterapi Lemon terhadap Intensitas Mual Muntah Pasien Kanker Pasca Kemoterapi

Study This for identify effectiveness lemon aromatherapy against nauseous vomit on receiving patients​ chemotherapy in room take care stay chemotherapy House Sick Pure Teguh Medan. Method research used​ on study This is a quasi experiment with a total of 72 respondents consisting of of 36 people group control and 36 people group selected intervention​ with technique consecutive sampling. Results analysis statistics with use test Mann-Whitney Test shows results There is difference nauseous vomit between group control And group intervention after giving lemon aromatherapy (p=0.000). Conclusion is known lemon aromatherapy can For lower intensity nauseous vomit patient undergoing cancer​ chemotherapy And recommended as Wrong One intervention nursing independent For lower nauseous vomit on patient cancer . Keywords: Aromatherpy, Lemon, Nausea and Vomiting, Cancer, Chemotherapy

Aromatherapy vs. Acupressure for Pregnancy Nausea Efficacy

Nausea and vomiting afflict many pregnant women, particularly in the first trimester, prompting interest in non-pharmacological remedies like citrus lemon aromatherapy and PC6 acupressure massage. Yet, comparative studies on their effectiveness remain scarce. This research aimed to assess the efficacy of these interventions in reducing nausea and vomiting among first-trimester pregnant women with emesis gravidarum. Using a quasi-experimental design, two groups of participants received either citrus lemon aromatherapy or PC6 acupressure massage. The PUQE-24 scale measured symptoms before and after the interventions. Results indicated significant reductions in symptoms for both groups (p < 0.05), with no significant difference in effectiveness between the interventions (p = 0.465). These findings underscore the potential of non-pharmacological therapies to alleviate pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, suggesting their integration into prenatal care practices for improved maternal well-being. Highlight: Non-drug Relief: Citrus lemon aromatherapy and PC6 acupressure massage. First-Trimester Aid: Efficacy for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting. Equal Effectiveness: Aromatherapy versus acupressure for symptom reduction. Keyword: Nausea, vomiting, pregnancy, aromatherapy, acupressure

Perbedaan Inhalasi Essential Oil Lemon dan Oral Lemon terhadap Penurunan Frekuensi Mual Muntah pada Ibu Hamil Trimester Pertama

Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness), experienced by around 70–80% of pregnant women, is a phenomenon that often occurs at 5–12 weeks of gestation. Lemon is one of the herbal oils that is a safe medicine against morning sickness in pregnant women. The population of this study was composed of first-trimester pregnant women with nausea and vomiting. Prior to the intervention in the oral lemon control group, there were seven respondents (28.0%) with a frequency of nausea and vomiting > 4, then 12 respondents (48.0%) with a frequency of <4 and no nausea, as well as six respondents (24.0%). After intervention in the oral lemon control group, there were five respondents (20.0%) with a frequency of nausea and vomiting > 4, then 14 respondents (56.0%) with a frequency of <4 and no nausea, and as many as six respondents (24.0%). Before the intervention, a p-value <0.001 was obtained in the control group. In the group, after being given the intervention, the p-value was <0.001. Whereas in the oral lemon control group, the p-value was <0.001 before the intervention, and after being given the oral lemon intervention, the p-value was <0.001. The research was conducted in the Ananda Clinic Work Area, Semarang Regency. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of giving lemon aromatherapy inhalation on morning sickness in pregnant women.

ANALISIS PENURUNAN RASA MUAL DAN MUTAH PADA IBU HAMIL DENGAN PENGGUNAAN INHALASI AROMA THERAPI LEMON DI SALAH SATU PUSKESMAS KABUPATEN BANDUNG

Pregnancy is a natural event that occurs in women. The average incidence of nausea and vomiting in 2019 was 67.9%. Where this incidence occurs in primigravida and multigravida pregnant women. Nausea and vomiting in medical parlance is called emesis. Emesis is a state of nausea that is sometimes accompanied by vomiting with a frequency of less than 5 times. Nausea and vomiting are caused by an increase in the HCG hormone. Nausea and vomiting can be overcome using pharmacological or non-pharmacological therapy, one of the non-pharmacological therapies is lemon aromatherapy. This study uses a descriptive type of research with a one group pre-test and post-test approach. The population used was 30 pregnant women who experienced nausea and vomiting at the Ibun Health Center in Bandung Regency in 2022 and the sample used was total sampling. The variable in this study is inhalation of lemon aromatherapy to reduce nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. The data used are primary data by conducting interviews using the PUQE-24 questionnaire research instrument. Data analysis in this study used univariate analysis. The results showed that the frequency before being given inhalation of lemon aromatherapy was that most experienced mild nausea and vomiting as many as 20 people (66.7%) and after being given inhalation of lemon aromatherapy most experienced mild nausea and vomiting as many as 17 people (56.7%). The average decrease before being given is 6.37 and after being given is 4.37. So that there is a decrease before and after being given lemon aromatherapy inhalation. Suggestions for health workers to be able to provide education regarding the provision of this alternative therapy to pregnant women who carry out examinations to overcome the nausea and vomiting.

Administration Effect of Lemon Aroma Therapy on Pain Reduction with Women in the 1st Active Phase

Pain during labor is a natural process caused by cervical dilatation, hypoxia of the uterine muscles during contractions, ischemia of the uterine corpus, stretching of the lower uterine segment, and compression of the cervical nerves. If labor pain occurs pathologically, it can trigger complications in pregnancy, one of which is prolonged labor. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2020 show that the maternal mortality rate is still high, with 295,000 women dying due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Prolonged labor is one of the fifth causes of maternal death in the world, accounting for 8.5% of cases. Pain can be relieved pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically, with one non-pharmacological method being lemon aromatherapy. This study aims to determine the effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing pain intensity in the active phase of the first stage of labor at Painan Hospital in 2023.This research used a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group pretest-posttest. The study was conducted in July 2023, using both primary and secondary data. The sample consisted of 30 respondents selected through total sampling techniques. Data analysis was performed using Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney non-parametric statistical analysis techniques.The results of the study showed that most participants in the intervention group experienced controlled severe pain before and after the intervention, while the control group mostly experienced moderate pain before the intervention and uncontrolled severe pain after the intervention. The Mann-Whitney test indicated a significant difference in pain intensity between the intervention and control groups, with a p-value of 0.000 < α (0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis.The researchers recommend that health services provide support to mothers experiencing pain during labor to ensure a comfortable birthing process.

The Effect of Administration of Lavender and Lemon Aromatherapy on Emesis Gravidarum

The Effect of Administration of Lavender and Lemon Aromatherapy on Emesis Gravidarum

The effect of lemon aromatherapy inhalation on reducing the degree of emesis gravidarum in first trimester pregnant women at TPMB Puji Astuti Surabaya

One of the discomforts that occurs in pregnant women in the first trimester is nausea, vomiting (emesis gravidarum). Emesis gravidarum causes discomfort due to feelings of dizziness, flatulence, and a feeling of weakness in the body. Emesis gravidarum can be treated with nutritional therapy, nonpharmacological therapy and pharmacological therapy. Lemon aromatherapy is a non-pharmacological therapy that can be used by pregnant women to reduce emesis gravidarum. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of lemon aromatherapy inhalation on reducing the degree of emesis gravidarum in pregnant women in the 1st trimester. Method: This research is true-experimental research with a two group pretest-posttest design. The instrument used was the Nausea Vomiting Index Nausea Vomitting and Retching (INVR) questionnaire. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test to determine the effect of inhalation from the two groups. Results: In the intervention group, after being given treatment, they got a mean score of 1.94 with a standard deviation of 0.659. Based on the Wilcoxon test, a p-value of 0.000 was obtained, which means it is smaller than the significant value, namely <0.05. So it can be concluded that there was an effect in the intervention group before and after giving lemon aromatherapy, compared with the control group, the emesis gravidarum score before was found to be a mean of 2.82 with a standard deviation of 0.728. and after getting a value with a mean of 2.76 with a standard deviation of 0.664, based on the Wilcoxon test, a p-value of 0.317 was obtained, which means it is greater than the significant value, namely >0.05. So it can be concluded that there was no effect on the control group before and after not being given treatment at TPMB Puji Astuti Surabaya. Conclusion: There is an effect of giving lemon aromatherapy inhalation on reducing the degree of emesis gravidarum in pregnant women in the 1st trimester.

The Effectiveness of Lemon Aromatherapy on Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients in Modopuro Public Health Center, Mojokerto

Hypertension is systolic blood pressure increases above 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure increases above 90 mmHg. One of the hypertension treatments is non-pharmacological therapy by giving lemon aromatherapy, which is helpful as an antioxidant, strengthens and vasodilation of blood vessels, and controls blood pressure. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of lemon aromatherapy on blood pressure in hypertension patients at Modopuro Public Health Center Mojokerto. The research design used pre-experimental with a one-group pre-post test design approach. The sample used 35 respondents with a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a digital tensimeter and a blood pressure observation sheet. Statistical analysis test used the Paired t-test. The results showed that the mean systolic blood pressure before intervention was 158.34 mmHg, and the mean systolic blood pressure after intervention was 144.42 mmHg. The results showed a significant difference between systolic blood pressure before and after giving lemon aromatherapy in hypertension patients (p-value = 0.000; α <0.05). Lemon aromatherapy can decrease blood pressure in hypertension patients, affecting the olfactory and circulatory nervous systems. When aromatherapy is inhaled, the olfactory nerve delivers impulses to the brain and stimulates the production of endorphins, which can calm and relax the body. That mechanism can cause vasodilation of blood vessels and a decrease in heart rate so that blood pressure will decrease. 
 Keywords: Lemon Aromatherapy, Blood Pressure, Hypertension

Comparative Study: The Effectiveness of Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Aromatherapy in Overcoming Nausea Vomiting in First Trimester Pregnant Women

Some pregnant women cannot cope with ongoing nausea and vomiting. Untreated nausea and vomiting will increase the frequency of nausea, weight loss, emotional tension, psychological stress, metabolic disorders, malnutrition and dehydration which causes hemoconcentration which inhibits blood circulation to the tissues. The therapy for nausea and vomiting being practiced is pharmacological therapy, but not all pregnant women can consume drugs. There are various complementary therapies being recommended to treat nausea and vomiting based on several studies, including acupuncture and acupressure at point P6, and giving lemon aromatherapy. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture and acupressure at point P6 and lemon aromatherapy in overcoming nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester. The research method was quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest). The number of samples was 90 first trimester pregnant women who experienced nausea and vomiting, which were divided into three groups. The questionnaire used was pregnancy-unique quantification of emesis/nausea (PUQE). The results of the study in the acupuncture group showed the median pretest was 4 according to 2 in the posttest, in the lemon aromatherapy group the median in the pretest was 13 to 10 in the posttest, while the acupressure group had a median value of 7.5 pretest to 7 in the posttest. There are differences in the effectiveness of nausea and vomiting in first trimester pregnant women using the acupuncture, acupressure and lemon aromatherapy methods. The conclusion of this study is that acupuncture is more effective in treating nausea and vomiting in first trimester pregnant women than acupressure and lemon aromatherapy.

Lavender And Lemon Aromatherapy Against Anxiety III Trimester Pregnant Women Facing Labor

Management of anxiety can be done pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically, non-pharmacologically, one of which is aromatherapy. This study aims to determine the Comparison of Lavender and Lemon Aromatherapy to the Anxiety of Trimester Pregnant Women Facing Childbirth. This type of research is a Quasi Experiment with the design of a method of two groups, pre and post-test without control. In a sample of 22 respondents, the sampling technique is quota sampling. The research instrument used Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS) sheets—data analysis using the Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney tests. Based on the results of the Wilcoxon test, the lavender and lemon aromatherapy group showed a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). The results of the Mann-Whitney test analysis found that lavender aromatherapy was more effective than lemon, with a p-value of 0.672. It can be concluded that there is no significant comparison of lavender and lemon aromatherapy to the anxiety of pregnant women in the third trimester facing childbirth. Third-trimester pregnant women facing labour who experience anxiety can use lavender and lemon aromatherapy to reduce stress.

PENGARUH AROMATHERAPI LEMON TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI DISMINORE PADA REMAJA PUTRI KELAS 8 DI MTS MATHLA’UL ANWAR RUMPIN BOGOR TAHUN 2023

Dysmenorrhea is a complaint that is often experienced by women during menstruation. Dysmenorrhea can be treated with non-pharmacology, one of which is with lemon aromatherapy which contains limonene and can inhibit prostagladin so as to reduce pain during menstruation. The purpose of this study was to determine the Effect of Lemon Aromatherapy on Reducing Dysmenorrhea Pain in Grade 8 Young Women at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar. This research design is a Quantitative research with a Quasi-Experimental Approach with One Prestes-Posttest-Design design. Measuring using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), the number of samples was 23 Grade 8 girls at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar aged 12-16 years. This study was conducted in June-July. Inclusion Criteria Young women who are experiencing dysmenorrhea and do not use another aromatherapy. In this study, the average mean before given was 3.09 and the mean has been given to 2.00, based on the results of an independent t test in the p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). In this study, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence of lemon aromatherapy menstrual pain on Grade 8 girls at Mts Mathla'ul Anwar.

ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION AND LEMON AROMATHERAPY ON BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Introduction: Individuals with diabetes mellitus must adhere to a series of examinations, which includes blood sugar monitoring. The effects of progressive muscle relaxation and lemon aromatherapy on blood sugar levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes are compared in this study as non-pharmacological interventions for controlling or lowering blood sugar increase that persons with diabetes mellitus can conduct on their own at home. Method: The methodology of pre-experimental research is used. The study population consists of 36 volunteer diabetes patients who are divided into two groups using simple random sampling. The dependent variable is the blood sugar levels of patients with type 2 diabetes. The independent variables in this study are progressive muscle relaxation and lemon aromatherapy. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test & Mann-Whitney test is used to examine the data in order to determine the significance of the comparison between two sets of correlated data using ratio-shaped data. Results & Analysis: With a p-value of 0.016, progressive muscle relaxation is helpful in reducing blood sugar levels. Likewise, using lemons in aromatherapy decreases blood sugar levels (p-value = 0.028). However, the comparison results show that, with a p-value of 0.012, progressive muscular relaxation works better than lemon aromatherapy. Discussion: Both interventions involve relaxation techniques that block stress input and promote physiological calm in order to slow down heartbeats and boost the release of insulin hormones into the bloodstream, which is required for managing blood sugar. It is suggested that future research combine the two medicines to obtain more comprehensive findings.

Pengaruh Pemberian Aromaterapi Lemon dan Minuman Jahe Terhadap Pengurangan Emesis Gravidarum pada Ibu Hamil Trimester I

Emesis gravidarum, or excessive nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy, is a common issue frequently experienced by pregnant women. Most cases of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be managed through outpatient care and the use of sedatives and anti-emetics. However, the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum, a more severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, can be approached both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically. One non-pharmacological approach involves the use of aromatherapy with lemon essential oil and the consumption of ginger-infused beverages. This study aims to analyze the effects of lemon aromatherapy and ginger beverage consumption on reducing emesis gravidarum symptoms in first-trimester pregnant women at the Kaubun Health Center. The research employs a Pretest-Posttest without Control Group design, with a sample of 30 first-trimester pregnant respondents. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test reveals a significant difference in the reduction of emesis gravidarum symptoms between the group receiving lemon aromatherapy and the group consuming ginger beverages, with a p-value of 0.001. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the administration of lemon aromatherapy and ginger beverage consumption has a positive impact on reducing emesis gravidarum symptoms in first-trimester pregnant women. This non-pharmacological approach can be an effective alternative for managing emesis gravidarum during early pregnancy.

The Effect of Lemon Aromatherapy on Reducing Emesis Gravidarum in Pregnant Women in the First Trimester at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia

Lemon aromatherapy can be used to create a calmer environment and reduce the tension that pregnant women may feel. Lemon aromatherapy can also be used as part of a relaxation routine. Smelling the scent of lemon while resting or meditating may help pregnant women feel calmer and more relaxed. This study aimed to determine the effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing emesis gravidarum in trimester pregnant women I at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia. This study is experimental research with a one-group pre-post-test approach and uses primary data, namely measuring the degree of nausea and vomiting of research respondents. A total of 30 research subjects took part in this study. This study shows that lemon aromatherapy intervention is effective in reducing the degree of nausea. There was a decrease in the degree of nausea after giving lemon aromatherapy, and it was stated to be statistically different, p<0.05. In conclusion, there is an effect of lemon aromatherapy on reducing emesis gravidarum in trimester pregnant women I at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) in the Cempaka Health Center, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia.

PENGARUH AKUPRESUR TITIK NEIGAUN (P6) DAN INHALASI AROMATERAPI CITRUS LEMON DALAM MENGURANGI FREKUENSI MUAL MUNTAH PADA IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER I

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are the reaction of the mother's body to the changes that occur as a result of pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting if not treated immediately will become Hyperemesis Gravidarum(HEG).Symptoms of nausea and vomiting in HEG can be prevented non-pharmacologically with acupressure therapy and citrus lemon aromatherapy. Aims the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure at the neigaun point (P6) and inhalation of citrus lemon aromatherapy in reducing the frequency of first trimesternausea and vomiting at Samarinda Medika Citra Hospital. Methods this study uses a true experimental design. The population is all first trimester pregnant women who experienced nausea and vomiting and underwent outpatient care at Samarinda Medika Citra Hospital. Sampling technique with consecutive sampling of 36 respondents. The results showed that there was a significant effect of giving acupressure at the neiguan point (P6) and inhaling citrus lemon aromatherapy in reducing the frequency of nausea and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester (p-value = 0,000). Nausea and vomiting can occur in first trimester pregnant women at 6-12 weeks of gestation. So that pregnant women are advised to do acupressure and inhalation of citrus lemon aromatherapy to reduce the frequency of nausea and vomiting which do not cause side effects

The Effect of Giving Lemon Aromatherapy to Postpartum Mothers to Reduce Anxiety at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) E, Sukasari Village, Cilaku District, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia

The scent of lemon is known to improve mood and help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. The fresh smell of lemon can have a refreshing and uplifting effect. Lemon aromatherapy can also help in creating a sense of relaxation and calm. This study aimed to determine the effect of giving lemon aromatherapy to postpartum mothers to reduce anxiety at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) E, Sukasari Village, Cilaku District, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia. This study is experimental research with a one group pre-post-test approach and uses primary data, namely measuring the degree of anxiety of post-partum mothers of research respondents. A total of 30 research subjects participated in this study, where the research subjects met the inclusion criteria. This study shows that the intervention of providing lemon aromatherapy is effective in reducing the level of anxiety in post-partum mothers. There was a decrease in the level of postpartum maternal anxiety after giving lemon aromatherapy and it was stated to be statistically different, p<0.05. In conclusion, there is an effect of giving lemon aromatherapy in reducing anxiety of postpartum mothers at TPMB (Midwife Independent Practice) E, Sukasari Village, Cilaku District, Cianjur Regency, Indonesia.