A Comparative Analysis of Commercial Pain Reliever and Alternative Pain Reliever from Mint Leaves and Philippine Coconut Oil

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The human body, once exposed to pain, becomes dependent on oral medications for relieving painful sensations; the higher the severity of pain, the higher the dosage it requires. However, such drug medications are taken orally, affecting the whole system giving either side or adverse effects. With this, herbal medicines and topical painkillers became apropos. This led the researchers to come up with an alternative pain reliever which may be beneficial to many. Combining two essential natural ingredients, the study presents an alternative pain reliever that will appease citizens from their palpable discomfort. This study also aims to promote both treatment and agricultural herbs in the country.

METHODS

The quasi-experimental design was applied to the study. Using purposive sampling, the researchers chose 30 (thirty) respondents, particularly in Batangas City. Parts of the methodological processes were planning, experimenting, product making and distributing questionnaires.

RESULTS

The study evidently showed different results, making it more favorable than the commercial one. In terms of effectiveness, the alternative pain reliever has the potential of giving satisfaction to the user. Moreover, the odor produced by the Alternative Pain Reliever does not leave a bad effect on the household. Furthermore, the alternative pain reliever is much cheaper than its commercial counterparts. The substitute is also eco-friendly. inline with this, the null hypothesis was rejected and the data showed that there is a significant difference between the alternative pain reliever and the commercial pain reliever.

DISCUSSIONS

The study manifested that there is a significant difference between the Alternative pain reliever and the Commercial one. It presented results that proved how it can be beneficial not only to the residents of Batangas City but also to the body of knowledge in the medical industry and society. Integrating people's health needs to all sectors, particularly in the health and agriculture sector, may meet the ultimate goal which is better health for all. Furthermore, the researchers are open for future development and improvement of the product to meet the gaps needed to be solved in the community.