Potential of Herbal Tea Based On Soursop (Annona Muricata L.) Leaf Extract in Reducing Psychological Stress Through the Activity of Flavonoid Compounds on Neurotransmitter Regulation and Cellular Oxidation

Carissa Almaira  Ramadhani; Putri Atsiil  Zailianti; Rella Insani  Fitri

doi:10.54783/influencejournal.v7i3.295

Authors

Carissa Almaira Ramadhani MAN Insan Cendekia, OKI, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia
Putri Atsiil Zailianti MAN Insan Cendekia, OKI, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia
Rella Insani Fitri MAN Insan Cendekia, OKI, Sumatra Selatan, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54783/influencejournal.v7i3.295

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of soursop leaf herbal tea consumption on reducing stress levels among new students at MAN Insan Pakar OKI. The research employed a laboratory and field experimental method using a One-Group Pre-Test-Post-Test Design. The stages included the preparation of soursop leaf tea, phytochemical tests (Benedict, FeCl₃, and saponin), microbiological tests (TPC, Salmonella sp., and E. coli), and psychological assessment using the DASS-42 questionnaire. A total of 90 respondents consumed one cup of soursop leaf tea daily for seven days, with stress levels measured before and after the intervention. The results indicated a significant decrease in DASS-42 scores (t = 9.12; p < 0.001) with a large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.15). These findings suggest that soursop leaf tea has the potential to serve as a functional herbal beverage that is safe for consumption and supports students' psychological well-being in adapting to a boarding school environment.

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