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Research paper thumbnail of Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Plant Ingredients Among Sellers of Jamu Ngadirgo Semarang

KOMUNITAS: International Journal of Indonesian Society and Culture, 2020

Traditional medicine is a medical resource that can be accessed easily by communities. Utilizatio... more Traditional medicine is a medical resource that can be accessed easily by communities. Utilization of plants as herbal concoction such as jamu is one of the medical resource. There are some variations of plants species utilized in herbal medicine of jamu. Therefore, it is necessary to do a lot of studies on knowledge of jamu types and the variety of plants used in it. The research was conducted in Ngadirgo, Semarang City, where many residents work as jamu seller. By using qualitative research method and applying interview and observation technique, this research examines the ethnobotanical knowledge of jamu as herbal medicine and identifies various of plant species used in the concoction. The findings of this research show that the ethnobotanical knowledge of jamu sellers is generally obtained from older family. There are 17 types of jamu usually produced which can be distinguished as daily jamu and special jamu made by adjusting to customer order. In producing various types of jamu, the sellers use about 50 plants species as ingredients in jamu concoction. They obtain the plants by buying from the local market, and taking from their house yard or garden. This research can contribute in the conservation of community knowledge on herbal jamu and the plants used in it, as a unique identity of Javanese traditional medicine.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge and Decision Making in Food Consumption of Pregnant Women (Case study on Pucakwangi Subdistrict Pati Regency

Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 2019

Pregnancy is a cycle of life which in many communities is considered as a special condition. Ther... more Pregnancy is a cycle of life which in many communities is considered as a special condition. Therefore, pregnancy is usually prepared and maintained carefully, from the behavior of pregnant women (and some people, including her husband's behavior) to food intake, which aim to keep the mother and the baby healthy until the birth process later. Related to the food intake, the diet of pregnant women are concerned, particularly about food that may or may not be consumed by pregnant women. Pregnant women's diet are not only very closely related to their knowledge of healthy food but also concerned with the availability of healthy food sources. Various knowledge sources about healthy food (from parents, health workers, friends, internet, etc.) are often conflicting one another. This condition makes the pregnant women confused to choose which source to follow. Meanwhile, the availability of food resources is not only associated with food supply, but also related to the access to healthy food. This article aims to explain pregnant women's various sources of knowledge about healthy food for their pregnancy and their decision-making in selecting the healthy foods, associated with the resources and the availability of healthy foods in Pucakwangi sub district, in Pati regency. Descriptive qualitative method is used in this study.

Research paper thumbnail of Medicine from nature: Identification of medicinal plants used by belian (sasakese indigenous healer) in traditional medicine in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

In 2013, 30.4% of households in Indonesia were using traditional health services. A survey in 201... more In 2013, 30.4% of households in Indonesia were using traditional health services. A survey in 2012 claimed 27% of West Nusa Tenggara people were using traditional medicine. The limitations of conventional drugs, potency, and cost as well as traditions and beliefs are several reasons people use traditional medicine. Decoction of herbs is one of traditional medicines commonly used by a belian (indigenous healer) in his treatment practice process. This research was carried out from West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study was conducted using qualitative methods, interviews, participant observations, and photo documentation. For the Sasak people of Lombok, there are several types of belian with various specialties, they are belian (treating various diseases), belian ranak (indigenous midwife), belian polak (bone setter), and belian pijat/urut (masseur). In the treatment process, the belian uses four kinds of medicines, the bubus, minyak, sembek, and aik putek. Bubus uses paddy/rice, while minyak uses coconut as the main ingredient. Sembek is a pounded decoction made from piper betel leaves, betel nut, and milk of lime. The last medicine is aik putek (mineral water). This traditional medicine is also a natural and cultural wealth that must be maintained and preserved. Although the government has not given serious attention to the indigenous healers, there is legislation that accommodates traditional medicine as an entry point in the development and preservation of these traditional medicines. in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study was conducted using qualitative methods. This study focused on traditional medicines applied in this area. To understand traditional medicine, this study examined knowledge, methods, and beliefs about health and medicines as part of the local cultural system, especially concerning medicinal plants as medicine used by traditional healers. Semi-structured interviews were applied to 19 belian (traditional healers of Sasak) from various specialties. They were women and men aged 50-90.

Research paper thumbnail of TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND MEDICAL PLURALISM IN EASTERN INDONESIA (A LITERATURE REVIEW).pdf

Conference Presentations by Fadly Husain

Research paper thumbnail of Oat Belian: Identification of concoction used by Indigenous Healer as medication in the practice of traditional medicine in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Research paper thumbnail of Medical Pluralism in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Research paper thumbnail of Oat Belian: Identification of concoction used by Indigenous Healer as medication in the practice of traditional medicine in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Research paper thumbnail of Ethnobotanical Knowledge of Plant Ingredients Among Sellers of Jamu Ngadirgo Semarang

KOMUNITAS: International Journal of Indonesian Society and Culture, 2020

Traditional medicine is a medical resource that can be accessed easily by communities. Utilizatio... more Traditional medicine is a medical resource that can be accessed easily by communities. Utilization of plants as herbal concoction such as jamu is one of the medical resource. There are some variations of plants species utilized in herbal medicine of jamu. Therefore, it is necessary to do a lot of studies on knowledge of jamu types and the variety of plants used in it. The research was conducted in Ngadirgo, Semarang City, where many residents work as jamu seller. By using qualitative research method and applying interview and observation technique, this research examines the ethnobotanical knowledge of jamu as herbal medicine and identifies various of plant species used in the concoction. The findings of this research show that the ethnobotanical knowledge of jamu sellers is generally obtained from older family. There are 17 types of jamu usually produced which can be distinguished as daily jamu and special jamu made by adjusting to customer order. In producing various types of jamu, the sellers use about 50 plants species as ingredients in jamu concoction. They obtain the plants by buying from the local market, and taking from their house yard or garden. This research can contribute in the conservation of community knowledge on herbal jamu and the plants used in it, as a unique identity of Javanese traditional medicine.

Research paper thumbnail of Knowledge and Decision Making in Food Consumption of Pregnant Women (Case study on Pucakwangi Subdistrict Pati Regency

Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 2019

Pregnancy is a cycle of life which in many communities is considered as a special condition. Ther... more Pregnancy is a cycle of life which in many communities is considered as a special condition. Therefore, pregnancy is usually prepared and maintained carefully, from the behavior of pregnant women (and some people, including her husband's behavior) to food intake, which aim to keep the mother and the baby healthy until the birth process later. Related to the food intake, the diet of pregnant women are concerned, particularly about food that may or may not be consumed by pregnant women. Pregnant women's diet are not only very closely related to their knowledge of healthy food but also concerned with the availability of healthy food sources. Various knowledge sources about healthy food (from parents, health workers, friends, internet, etc.) are often conflicting one another. This condition makes the pregnant women confused to choose which source to follow. Meanwhile, the availability of food resources is not only associated with food supply, but also related to the access to healthy food. This article aims to explain pregnant women's various sources of knowledge about healthy food for their pregnancy and their decision-making in selecting the healthy foods, associated with the resources and the availability of healthy foods in Pucakwangi sub district, in Pati regency. Descriptive qualitative method is used in this study.

Research paper thumbnail of Medicine from nature: Identification of medicinal plants used by belian (sasakese indigenous healer) in traditional medicine in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

In 2013, 30.4% of households in Indonesia were using traditional health services. A survey in 201... more In 2013, 30.4% of households in Indonesia were using traditional health services. A survey in 2012 claimed 27% of West Nusa Tenggara people were using traditional medicine. The limitations of conventional drugs, potency, and cost as well as traditions and beliefs are several reasons people use traditional medicine. Decoction of herbs is one of traditional medicines commonly used by a belian (indigenous healer) in his treatment practice process. This research was carried out from West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study was conducted using qualitative methods, interviews, participant observations, and photo documentation. For the Sasak people of Lombok, there are several types of belian with various specialties, they are belian (treating various diseases), belian ranak (indigenous midwife), belian polak (bone setter), and belian pijat/urut (masseur). In the treatment process, the belian uses four kinds of medicines, the bubus, minyak, sembek, and aik putek. Bubus uses paddy/rice, while minyak uses coconut as the main ingredient. Sembek is a pounded decoction made from piper betel leaves, betel nut, and milk of lime. The last medicine is aik putek (mineral water). This traditional medicine is also a natural and cultural wealth that must be maintained and preserved. Although the government has not given serious attention to the indigenous healers, there is legislation that accommodates traditional medicine as an entry point in the development and preservation of these traditional medicines. in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study was conducted using qualitative methods. This study focused on traditional medicines applied in this area. To understand traditional medicine, this study examined knowledge, methods, and beliefs about health and medicines as part of the local cultural system, especially concerning medicinal plants as medicine used by traditional healers. Semi-structured interviews were applied to 19 belian (traditional healers of Sasak) from various specialties. They were women and men aged 50-90.

Research paper thumbnail of TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND MEDICAL PLURALISM IN EASTERN INDONESIA (A LITERATURE REVIEW).pdf