The Effect of Giving Portulaca Oleraceae Extract on Hemoglobin Levels in Adolescent Females

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Published May 7, 2026
https://doi.org/10.31983/jkb.v16i1.12797
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Ria Kurniawati
Postgraduate Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia
Diyah Fatmasari
Postgraduate Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia
Edy Susanto
Postgraduate Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia

Abstract

Background: Adolescent girls entering puberty are at risk of developing anemia, a condition characterized by a reduction in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration below normal levels. The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls is approximately 32%, indicating that about 3 to 4 out of every 10 adolescents are affected. One plant that contains various nutrients and has potential health benefits to support government efforts in reducing anemia prevalence is purslane (Portulaca oleracea).


Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of purslane (Portulaca oleracea) extract at a dose of 500 mg combined with iron supplementation (Fe) 60 mg for 14 days on hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls.


Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group design. The sample consisted of 40 adolescent respondents who met the inclusion criteria of having symptoms of anemia. They were divided into two groups: 20 participants in the intervention group who received 500 mg purslane extract and 60 mg iron tablets, and 20 participants in the control group who received only 60 mg iron tablets for 14 days. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and paired sample t-test.


Results: In the intervention group receiving 500 mg purslane extract and 60 mg iron (Fe), the mean hemoglobin level increased by 0.71 g/dL (from 12.43 to 13.14 g/dL), with a statistically significant difference compared to the control group (p = 0.049).


Conclusion: The administration of purslane (Portulaca oleracea) extract at a dose of 500 mg combined with 60 mg iron tablets has an effect on hemoglobin levels in adolescent girls.

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Kurniawati, R., Fatmasari, D., & Susanto, E. (2026). The Effect of Giving Portulaca Oleraceae Extract on Hemoglobin Levels in Adolescent Females. JURNAL KEBIDANAN, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.31983/jkb.v16i1.12797

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