A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Drumstick Leaves Extract with Amla Powder on Anemic Status Among Adolescent Girls at CSI Ruth Illam for Girls, Irungalur, Trichy District
October 2018
TLDR Drumstick leaves extract with amla powder significantly improved anemia in adolescent girls.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of drumstick leaves extract with amla powder on anemic status among 30 adolescent girls at CSI Ruth Illam for Girls, Irungalur, Trichy. Using a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design, the study found that after administering the extract for 15 days, there was a significant improvement in hemoglobin levels. Initially, the girls exhibited mild to moderate anemia, but post-intervention, many showed mild anemia or no anemia. Major symptoms included hair loss, fatigue, and concentration issues, which improved following the intervention.
