Herbal Plants Extracts as an Alternative Remedy for Lessening Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main objective of the study is to produce a hand spray that can be an alternative remedy for palmar hyperhidrosis, the excessive sweating of the hands. This explores the effectiveness of herbal plants extracts such as green tea leaves, lemongrass, sampaguita and aloe vera. The study specifically aims to create a hand spray at cheaper cost, make use of herbal plants and ease people's worry about too much sweating.

METHODS

The ingredients andmaterials used were gathered from Bay and Calamba City. In extracting the juice, each plant was boiled in a casserole, half of it filled with water and then the mixture was distributed evenly to the spray bottles. It was then tested to ten selected respondents for five consecutive days to examine if the produced hand spray is effective. Purposive sampling was used to determine the respondents based on the needed subject of the study. Through the survey, the researchers were able to find out the severity of sweating of the hands of the respondents before and after the application of the product, by rating themselves according to the given criteria. Also, the texture, fragrance, convenience, and acceptability of the spray were observed.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, at a 5% level of significance, Wilcoxon signed rank test, which resulted in a p-value of .008 shows a significant difference before and after the treatment was applied. This indicates that there are changes in the severity of sweating of the hands of the respondents when the spray was applied. Twenty percent of the respondents strongly agreed, 60% agreed, and the other 20% disagreed that the natural hand spray is effective in terms of texture, fragrance, convenience, and acceptability.

DISCUSSIONS

According to the statistical result, there is a significant difference in the severity of the sweating of the hands of the respondents before and after the application of the product. Herbs extract can be an alternative remedy for lessening palmar hyperhidrosis. The product can be beneficial for people worrying about excessive sweating and it is a good start in using herbal plants asa remedy. Extending the number of days of application of the product and keeping it in a cool area can make the result more effective.