Open AccessPengobatan Alternatif Bekam Kering terhadap Kadar Kolesterol Darah
Author(s) -
Syokumawena Syokumawena,
Marta Pastari
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jurnal keperawatan silampari
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-1975
DOI - 10.31539/jks.v5i1.2109
Subject(s) - cholesterol , blood cholesterol , blood lipids , medicine , total cholesterol , traditional medicine
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dry cupping alternative treatment on blood cholesterol levels. The research method in this study used a pre-experimental design with a two-group pre-and post-test design. The results showed that most of the blood cholesterol levels before cupping were nine people (30.0%) with worrying blood cholesterol levels (200-239). Most of the blood cholesterol levels before 13-point cupping were 11 people (36.7%) with High Blood Cholesterol Levels (>240), then after 13-point cupping, 11 people (36.7%) had Worrying Blood Cholesterol Levels (200-239). In conclusion, groups 9 and 13 cupping points affect reducing blood cholesterol levels.
Keywords: Cupping, Cholesterol, Alternative Medicine