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The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy, both physically and mentally, may be rather uncomfortable, particularly in the second and third trimesters. Pregnant women often report back discomfort, muscular aches, trouble sleeping, excessive exhaustion, and irregular sleep patterns. Mothers' physical and mental health as well as the health of their unborn children may be significantly impacted by inadequate sleep quality during pregnancy. To enhance comfort and the quality of sleep during pregnancy, one non-pharmacological technique is to use an aromatherapy maternity pillow. An ergonomic and ecologically sustainable invention to enhance mother comfort during pregnancy was the goal of this research, which intended to produce a Pregnancy Pillow Therapy product with pineapple leaf fiber and aromatherapy. A descriptive research design using a prototype creation technique was used in this study. The stages of the research included problem identification, literature review, product design, material selection, prototype manufacturing, and product evaluation. Data were collected through literature studies and observations related to sleep discomfort in pregnancy, maternity pillow utilization, aromatherapy therapy, and pineapple leaf fiber characteristics. The developed product was designed ergonomically to support the back, abdomen, waist, and legs of pregnant women. The addition of aromatherapy was intended to provide a relaxing effect and improve sleep quality. The use of pineapple leaf fiber also supports environmentally friendly product innovation through agricultural waste utilization. The results indicate that Pregnancy Pillow Therapy has the potential to become a supportive product for improving comfort and sleep quality among pregnant women. Further studies are recommended to evaluate product effectiveness directly among pregnant women.

Pregnancy is a physiological process that occurs in women, approximately 50% of women at the beginning of their pregnancy experience nausea and vomiting to varying degrees. Nausea and vomiting usually occur in the morning during early pregnancy or the first trimester, which is called morning sickness. There are many methods of treating nausea. and vomiting in pregnant women in the first trimester, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. One non-pharmacological way is to use lemon, lavender and peppermint aromatherapy. This research method uses a literature review which includes a systematic search study of computerized databases (Google School and PubMed) taken within the last 5 years from 2019-2024. The articles obtained in the search were 12 journals, but after reviewing the articles and adjusting them to the titles, there were 5 journals. Conclusion: Lemon and peppermint aromatherapy have the same effectiveness in reducing nausea and vomiting in pregnant women, while lemon aromatherapy is more effective than lavender aromatherapy.

The digitalization of the creative economy has opened up significant opportunities for the community to create innovative products that have high sales value and are environmentally friendly. One interesting innovation is the use of used cooking oil as a raw material for making aromatherapy candles. Used cooking oil, which is usually discarded and pollutes the environment, can be reprocessed into products with economic value, thus supporting the principles of a circular economy. This study aims to examine the potential of processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles, analyze digital-based marketing strategies to increase product competitiveness in the market, and examine the meaning of transforming waste into innovative products from the perspective of Immanuel Kant's philosophy of reality. The research methods used were literature studies and field observations of used cooking oil processing practices by the community. The results show that used cooking oil-based aromatherapy candles have good business prospects, especially when combined with digital promotion through social media and marketplaces. Digitalization helps expand marketing reach, create brand identity, and attract consumers who care about environmental sustainability. From the perspective of Immanuel Kant's philosophy of reality, the transformation of used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles can be understood as a phenomenon, namely a reality that is visible in the practice of the digital creative economy. Meanwhile, the values ​​of sustainability, ethical awareness, and social meaning contained therein reflect noumena, namely the deepest reality that is not directly visible but provides direction and meaning for human actions.

Waste cooking oil that is disposed of without treatment can cause environmental pollution and endanger human health if continuously ignored. One innovative solution with economic value to address this problem is by producing mosquito-repellent aromatherapy candles. This activity, titled “LAMITA,” was carried out through entrepreneurship training and socialization provided to students and MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Banyumuncar, Banyuraden Village, Gamping, Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The training introduced techniques for processing unused cooking oil into eco-friendly mosquito-repellent aromatherapy candles, while also developing participants’ entrepreneurial skills. Students and MSME actors were guided step by step, starting from oil purification, mixing natural essential oils, to candle molding and packaging. The purpose of this activity was not only to promote environmental awareness but also to encourage creativity and innovation in producing high-value products from waste materials. The results showed that participants gained increased knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, as well as awareness of the importance of managing waste responsibly. This activity highlights that entrepreneurship training combined with environmental sustainability can empower communities to generate economic benefits while contributing to health and ecological protection.

Used cooking oil is a household waste that may pollute the environment and harm human health if disposed of or reused improperly. This community service program aimed to provide a waste management solution while enhancing the community’s economic skills through training on producing aromatherapy candles from used cooking oil. The implementation method included awareness sessions on the hazards of used cooking oil, technical training using a learning by doing approach, and assistance in production and marketing. A total of 30 participants from the Family Welfare Movement (PKK) took part in the program. The results indicated improved knowledge and skills, the production of approximately 50 aromatherapy candles with lavender, rose, and vanilla scents, and the establishment of a community group committed to continuing independent production. The program contributed positively to the environment by reducing around 15 liters of waste oil per month and created new entrepreneurial opportunities for residents. Therefore, this initiative can serve as a sustainable community empowerment model based on circular economy principles.

Latar Belakang: Pemberian anestesi spinal menimbulkan efek samping mual muntah pasca operasi yang dapat menimbulkan kekurangan cairan.Terapi non farmakologi yang dapat digunakan ialah pemberian aromaterapi lemon. Aromaterapi lemon dapat menurunkan intensitas mual muntah pada pasien pasca operasi karena akan memberikan efek relaksasi pada pasien. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Pemberian Aromaterapi Lemon Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Mual Muntah Pasca Operasi Dengan Anestesi Spinal di RSUD R.A.A Tjokronegoro Purworejo. Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain Pre-Experimental dengan one group pretest and posttest design. Sampel pada penelitian ini pasien pasca operasi dengan anestesi spinal yang mengalami mual muntah di RSUD R.A.A Tjokronegoro Purworejo berjumlah 30 responden.Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah uji wilcoxon signed rank test.Hasil: Hasil uji statistik Nilai p-value 0.000<0,005 Ha diterima ada pengaruh Pemberian Aromaterapi Lemon Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Mual Muntah Pasca Operasi Dengan Anestesi Spinal di RSUD R.A.A Tjokronegoro Purworejo. sebelum diberikan aromaterapi Mayoritas responden merasa mual saja sebanyak 21 (70%),setelah pemberian aromaterapi lemon mayoritas responden tidak merasa mual dan muntah sebanyak 26 (86,7%).Simpulan: Adanya pengaruh Pemberian Aromaterapi Lemon Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Mual Muntah Pasca Operasi Dengan Anestesi Spinal di RSUD R.A.A Tjokronegoro Purworejo.Saran: peneliti selanjutnya diharapkan menggunakan sampel yang lebih besar dan dapat mengendalikan faktor durasi pembedahan.

Apart from being a living fence, the benefits of the soka plant are that the flowers can be used as a relatively cheap aromatherapy ingredient because the soka plant is easy to find, especially on the side of the road, and has a fragrance almost like ylang-ylang flowers. Data collection uses Observation, Literature, Experimentation, Documentation, Interviews, Questionnaires, and data analysis uses descriptive qualitative methods. The results of the sensory test assessment of aspects of color, texture, aroma and ease of use, as many as 3 expert validators preferred experimental product 3 with a total rating of 17 (very suitable). The results of the public test showed that people's acceptance was at the highest level of liking in experiment 3 with a total average with color aspects of 4.123 which means like it, texture 3.775 which means quite like it, aroma 4.4 which means like it, ease of use 4.65 which means like it , and a pack of 4,825 which means likes, so that it can become an entrepreneurial opportunity. The conclusion from research on the use of soka flowers is that the resulting aromatherapy oil can be used as a mixture in aromatherapy candles, used in reed diffusers, humidifiers and aromatherapy furnaces. And from the results of research on the use of soka flowers to make aromatherapy oil, it is hoped that it can later be used as other forms of aromatherapy such as candles and soap, and can be developed for further research.

The purpose of this activity is to increase the creativity and economic independence of PKK mothers in Dusun II, Donohudan Village through aromatherapy candle making training. One of the problems faced is limited access to information, training, and entrepreneurial knowledge that limits the development of the economic potential of women in rural areas. The approach taken is through training that prioritizes direct practice, which includes the theory and method of making aromatherapy candles, with an emphasis on creativity and innovation. The results of this training show that all participants are actively involved and demonstrate the ability to understand and apply all steps in the candle making process, which produces varied and unique products. This training model can be recommended for women's empowerment in other locations and can be an example in the development of a creative economy based on local skills.

Latar Belakang: Hemodialisa merupakan terapi pengganti ginjal pada pasien gagal ginjal terminal yang dilakukan seumur hidup atau sampai pasien mendapatkan donor ginjal. Terapi ini dapat menimbulkan berbagai keluhan seperti fatigue dan gangguan tidur. Akibatnya pasien mengalami penurunan konsentrasi dan aktivitas fisik, serta penurunan kualitas hidup. Tujuan: Mengidentifikasi dan menganalisa fatigue dan gangguan tidur pada pasien hemodialisa, serta mengaplikasikan pemanfaatan lilin aromaterapi untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut. Metode: Mengkaji fatigue dan gangguan tidur, memberikan penyuluhan tentang fatigue dan gangguan tidur, serta menerapkan lilin aromaterapi untuk mengatasi fatigue dan gangguan tidur pada pasien hemodialisa. Hasil: Setelah diberikan lilin aromaterapi terdapat penurunan fatigue dari rerata 20.00 menjadi rerata 15.40. serta terdapat penurunan gangguan tidur dari rerata 10.14 menjadi rerata 5.29. Kesimpulan: Lilin aromaterapi mampu dimanfaatkan untuk mengurangi keluhan fatigue dan gangguan tidur pada pasien hemodialisa.

Aromatherapy candles made from used cooking oil represent an eco-friendly and economically valuable entrepreneurial innovation. This proposal presents the utilization of used frying oil as a base material in producing aromatherapy candles, aiming to support the circular economy concept and provide an alternative solution to environmental pollution. The product formulation combines paraffin, beeswax, and natural essential oils, offering relaxation and comfort while also opening up new business opportunities. SWOT analysis and marketing strategies based on the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) serve as the foundation for business development. The results of the study show that aromatherapy candle businesses have strong potential to attract consumer interest, especially among young people, and can deliver significant social, economic, and environmental impact.

This activity is a form of community service aimed at enhancing students’ creativity and innovation through hands-on training in making aromatherapy candles based on entrepreneurial principles. In this program, students received direct guidance on the process of creating aromatherapy candles, including selecting materials, blending scents, and molding the final product. Beyond technical skills, students were introduced to basic entrepreneurial concepts to encourage creative and innovative thinking in developing valuable products. Through a practical and interactive approach, this activity successfully improved students’ creative skills and built their confidence in expressing new ideas. The results show an increase in students’ understanding of the importance of innovation in entrepreneurial endeavors. Overall, this program had a positive impact on shaping students’ entrepreneurial spirit and enhancing their ability to think creatively, serving as valuable preparation for future challenges.

Non-pharmacological therapies for managing dysmenorrhea include yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy. This pre-experimental research determined the effect of yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy to relieve dysmenorrhea pain scale among 11th and 12th-graders at Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population in this study consists of students from the XI and XII grades of Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang, 70 students, with a research sample of 42 respondents. The data collection technique for this research was purposive sampling. The numeric rating scale serves as the measuring tool. The statistical test conducted before and after yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy in this study is the Wilcoxon test, obtaining a p-value of 0.000 < 0.05. The result accepts the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This indicates that yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy relieve dysmenorrhea pain in 11th and 12th graders at Advanced High School Nurul Islami Semarang. The conclusion is that yoga exercises and clary sage aromatherapy have an impact on reducing dysmenorrhea.  

Sectio caesarea is a surgical operation to help pregnant women give birth by making an incision in the abdominal wall (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterectomy). Non-pharmacology can be used together to relieve pain. Within 24 hours after a cesarean section, patients can feel a five-fold reduction in pain thanks to lavender aromatherapy. linalyl acetate, and linalool, which can have a calming effect. When lavender aromatherapy is inhaled, the compounds it contains trigger the hypothalamus to produce endorphins that can calm and soothe. the purpose of this study was to determine whether lavender aromatherapy can reduce the pain scale of post-Sectio Caesarea patients. This type of research is a one-shot case study,design with the application of Evidence Based Practice with 4 respondents. The intervention was carried out once a day for 2 consecutive days with a duration of 15 minutes. The results of this study showed a decrease in pain scores in the range of 2-0, so it can be concluded that the intervention of providing lavender aromatherapy can reduce the pain scale of post-Caesarean section patients. For post caesarean section patients they can apply lavender aromatherapy in pain management efforts.

Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that a reasonable and often happen in the first trimester of pregnancy. It usually occurs in the morning, but can occurs at any time including at night. This condition can cause dehydration or lack of fluid and electrolyte inbalance, hence the condition of pregnant mother's get worse. Lemon aromatherapy is one of alternative method to decrease nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. It provides relaxation and sedative by stimulating the limbic system. This study was conducted to find the effect of lemon aromatherapy to decrease nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. Design used in this study was pre-experiment (one-group pretest-posttest designed). The population were all pregnant women that have nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. The samples were 12 respondent taken by purposive sampling according to the inclusion criteria. The independent variable was lemon aromatherapy. While the dependent variables were nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and observation. Data were then analyzed using statistic test (wilcoxon signed rank test) with level of significance α≤0.05.

This research is a comprehensive midwifery care case study on Mrs. K from pregnancy to postpartum family planning conducted at the PMB Okta Saprina, S.Tr.Keb and Mrs. K's home from October-December 2023. The assessment during pregnancy found complaints of frequent urination which were addressed by counseling on reducing drinking at night. During labor, Mrs. K experienced severe pain on a scale of 8, which was reduced to moderate pain on a scale of 5 after being given lavender aromatherapy. Labor care stages I-IV were normal according to theory and without complications. The baby was born spontaneously, full-term, without complications. During the postpartum period, Mrs. K experienced breast engorgement which was treated with aloe vera compresses for 7 days until the complaint was resolved. Care for the newborn and postpartum period was according to standards. At 42 days postpartum, Mrs. K chose to use 3-month injectable contraception after being screened with the KLOP wheel. The management provided to Mrs. K was in accordance with evidence-based practice in providing comprehensive midwifery care, namely counseling for frequent urination, lavender aromatherapy for labor pain, and aloe vera compresses for breast engorgement with satisfactory results.

The people of Pecekelan Village, Sepuran District, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java, face a unique challenge in the form of an unpleasant odor from cattle pens adjacent to settlements, reflecting a strong agrarian life but interfering with daily comfort. In response to this situation, the Community Service Lecture (KPM) team from the University of Al-Quran Science developed an innovation in making aromatherapy candles made from used cooking oil as a natural solution to eliminate the smell of cages. This initiative not only aims to overcome the odor problem, but also to utilize household waste into useful products, create economical and environmentally friendly solutions, and improve the quality of life of village communities. This program is carried out through a series of activities including socialization, aromatherapy candle making training, product trials, and basic entrepreneurship training. Early results show effectiveness in reducing cage odors, improving home comfort, and creating a healthier environment. Furthermore, this program increases public awareness about waste management, encourages active participation in maintaining environmental cleanliness, and opens up new economic opportunities. This simple but impactful innovation has the potential to be applied in other areas with similar problems, promoting a sustainable approach in addressing environmental challenges at the household level while empowering local communities.

This training aims to provide knowledge and skills to participants in processing used cooking oil into aromatherapy candles, as an effort to utilize household waste that is economically valuable and environmentally friendly. Used cooking oil, which is generally thrown away and can pollute the environment, can be processed into aromatherapy candles which have added value. This training includes material on basic techniques for processing used cooking oil, selecting aromatherapy ingredients, and the process of making candles until the product is ready for use. With this training, it is hoped that participants will be able to utilize used cooking oil waste creatively and productively, as well as opening up new business opportunities in the field of environmentally friendly products. The results of the training show that participants can easily understand and apply the knowledge provided, and produce quality aromatherapy candles that are ready to be marketed.

Breast cancer is when cells lose their ability to run mechanisms as they should and function normally. The global prevalence of breast cancer is 2.3 million women diagnosed with the disease. The side effects of treatment and the cancer itself often cause fatigue, one of the most common complaints of breast cancer patients. The most common management is a non-pharmacological therapy of Benson relaxation and lavender aromatherapy to manage fatigue. This quasi-experimental research determined the influence of Benson relaxation and lavender aromatherapy on fatigue in breast cancer patients with a one-group pretest-posttest approach. This study involved a total of 31 breast cancer patients, selected through a purposive sampling technique. The Wilcoxon test found a p-value of 0.014 (<0.05), indicating the effect of Benson relaxation and lavender aromatherapy collaboration toward fatigue in breast cancer patients. Nurses anticipate the application of this research to manage patients' fatigue levels, while non-pharmacological therapeutic research could potentially lower fatigue rates in other chronic diseases by incorporating new variables and extending therapy duration for a more substantial impact.

One of the training programs that can increase economic income is making Aromatherapy candles, namely by utilizing used cooking oil waste, taking into account that the available resources are easy to obtain and also ingredients that can be used every day. The aim of this community service is to empower young housewives, young men and women and students around residential areas to produce Aromatherapy candle products from used cooking oil and increase community knowledge about how to make Aromatherapy candles using environmentally friendly raw materials. The method of implementing this training is a direct demonstration of aromatherapy candle making techniques using prepared materials and how to make them. The results of the training show the potential for significant social change, both in material (candle production) and non-material (change in mindset) aspects. Changes in participants' mindsets about waste and entrepreneurship reflect a transformative learning process.

Student comes from the word student which means someone who studies or researches, students have an average age of 19 – 21 years. Stress is a common occurrence in everyday life that cannot be avoided. Stress can be experienced by individuals from all backgrounds. In reducing stress levels there are various methods used, one of which is lavender aromatherapy combination therapy and classical music therapy. To determine the effect of lavender aromatherapy and classical music therapy combination therapy on the stress level of regular nursing students at the University of Indonesia Maju Year 2023 before and after the intervention. This study used a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Pre-Experiment design with a population of 371 students, with purpossive sampling of  20 students. The data collection technique used the Depression Anxiety Scale questionnaire (DASS 42). The results showed the age of the dominant respondents 21 years as many as 15 people (75%), the majority gender of women as many as 17 people (85%), the pre-test stress level with a mean of 21,40 and the post-test stress level with a mean of 15,70. The results of bivariate analysis with shapiro wilk pretest normality test 0.202 > 0.05 posttest 0.190 > 0.05 then the data are normally distributed and dependent t-test 0.000 < 0.05 then it can be concluded that H0 is rejected, lavender aromatherapy combination therapy and classical music therapy affect the stress level of regular nursing students at the University of Indonesia Maju. Students who experience stress can do a combination therapy application of lavender aromatherapy and classical music therapy.