The Application of Cinnamon Compress Therapy in Reducing Pain Scale in Gout Arthritis Patients

The Application of Cinnamon Compress Therapy

Abstract

Gout arthritis is caused by an increase in uric acid compounds in the body, marked by high levels of

purines, which can lead to joint pain in sufferers. One of the treatments for gout arthritis is the

application of a cinnamon compress, which contains anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties

that aid in the healing process of joint inflammation. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of

cinnamon compresses in reducing pain levels in patients with gout arthritis. The research is

descriptive with a case study approach. Data collection techniques include interviews and

observations conducted before and after the therapy. Instruments used in this study include

assessment sheets, observation sheets, cinnamon compress SOP, and the Numerical Rating Scale

(NRS). The study was conducted from February 11 to 18, 2025, with therapy administered every

evening for seven days at the working area of UPTD Puskesmas Jeulingke, Banda Aceh. The results

showed that cinnamon compress therapy was effective in reducing pain intensity in gout arthritis

patients. Subject I showed a reduction in pain scale from 6 to 3, and subject II from 6 to 4. It is hoped

that cinnamon compress therapy can be applied as a non-pharmacological treatment to reduce pain

in gout arthritis patients and can be easily carried out independently by families