An Investigation into the Use of Traditional Herbal Pilis in the Management of Postpartum Headaches

Ana Soraya Siyami; Diah Atmarina Yuliani

Authors

Ana Soraya Siyami Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Diah Atmarina Yuliani Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Keywords:

Postpartum care, Postpartum mother, Pilis

Abstract

After childbirth, there is a significant decrease in estrogen levels in a woman’s body. This hormonal fluctuation is known to contribute to the onset of postpartum headaches. Studies have shown that approximately 40% of women experience headaches following delivery. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), one form of traditional postpartum care still practiced today involves the use of herbal remedies, including both ingestible herbal medicine and topical applications such as pilis. Pilis is a traditional herbal paste applied to the forehead, believed to alleviate headaches and dizziness, reduce blurred vision experienced during labor, restore physical energy, and improve sleep quality. This study aims to examine the use of pilis as part of postpartum care in relieving headaches in a 31-year-old postpartum woman (Mrs. T) residing in Papringan Village, Banyumas. The pilis was applied daily to the forehead throughout the postpartum period, beginning on the first day after childbirth and continuing through the 42th day. The study results showed that mothers felt comfortable and warm, and that the dizziness and headaches caused by fatigue during childbirth were reduced, leading to fewer headaches while caring for their babies. The study concluded that there were positive effects for mothers who used the traditional herbal remedy Pilis during the postpartum period.

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