Evaluasi Penggunaan Tanaman Herbal Untuk Mengatasi Gangguan  Pencernaan di Desa Tanjung Agung Kabupaten Rejang Lebong Provinsi  Bengkulu :  Case Study

Riski Nauli Siregar; Miftahul Jannah; Rahman S. Sianu; Jhoti Sumitra

doi:10.1144/jscpr.v2i1.521

Authors

Riski Nauli Siregar Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Miftahul Jannah Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Rahman S. Sianu Universitas Abdurrab, Indonesia
Jhoti Sumitra Universitas Mohammad Natsir Bukittinggi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1144/jscpr.v2i1.521

Keywords:

Herbal Medicine, Digestive Disorders, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice

Abstract

The use of herbal medicines as an alternative therapy remains prevalent among rural communities for managing digestive disorders, despite limited scientific understanding of their safety and effectiveness. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, practices, perceived effectiveness, and safety of herbal medicine use among residents of Tanjung Agung Village. A descriptive semi-quantitative design with a case study approach was employed, involving 50 respondents selected based on inclusion criteria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and open-ended interviews, and analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed that most respondents were of productive age with basic educational backgrounds and commonly used herbal plants such as guava leaves, turmeric, young sapodilla, and papaya, predominantly prepared by boiling. Attitudes toward herbal remedies were generally positive, as they were perceived to be safer than chemical drugs, and many participants reported symptomatic relief. However, understanding of safety aspects remained limited, particularly regarding potential side effects and interactions with modern medications. This study concludes that the use of herbal medicines is primarily driven by cultural traditions rather than scientific literacy. Community-based health education is recommended to promote safer and more rational use of herbal remedies.

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