<![CDATA[ABSTRAK Perubahan pola makan dan minum selama puasa sering menimbulkan keluhan tenggorokan kering, gatal, dan tidak nyaman akibat kurangnya asupan cairan dalam waktu lama. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengembangkan produk farmasi inovatif berupa soft chew berbasis herbal yang aman, praktis, menarik, dan menyenangkan saat dikonsumsi di semua kalangan usia dan menyediakan pilihan alternatif obat herbal modern. Upaya dalam meningkatkan kesehatan tenggorokan dapat kita lakukan melalui pendekatan preventif dengan menggunaan dua kombinasi herbal, yaitu akar marshmallow (althaea officinalis) dan jahe (zingiber officinale) yang berfungsi sebagai antiinflamasi dan efek demulsan lalu diinovasikan dalam bentuk soft chew marshmallow. Metode kegiatan dilakukan melalui sosialisasi langsung di Panti Asuhan Ar-Rahim yang terletak di Kecamatan Tampan, Pekanbaru, Riau. Peserta diberikan penyuluhan, pembagian produk, serta evaluasi pengetahuan melalui pre-test dan post-test. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan tingkat pengetahuan masyarakat tentang manfaat marshmallow. Nilai pre-test menunjukkan rata-rata tingkat pengetahuan masih rendah (27,7–72,3%), sedangkan post-test meningkat menjadi 33,3–66,7%, yang tergolong cukup hingga baik. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa edukasi dan inovasi produk berbasis bahan alam mampu meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap konsumsi herbal dalam bentuk yang lebih menarik dan praktis. ABSTRACT Changes in eating and drinking patterns during fasting often lead to complaints of dry, itchy, and uncomfortable throats due to prolonged lack of fluid intake. The aim of this research is to develop an innovative pharmaceutical product in the form of a herbal-based soft chew that is safe, practical, attractive, and enjoyable to consume for all ages and provides an alternative choice for modern herbal medicines. Efforts to improve throat health can be carried out through a preventive approach by using two herbal combinations, namely marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) and ginger (Zingiber officinale), which function as anti-inflammatory and demulsant effects, then innovated in the form of a marshmallow soft chew. The activity method was carried out through direct socialization at the Ar-Rahim Orphanage located in Tampan District, Pekanbaru, Riau. Participants were given counseling, product distribution, and knowledge evaluation through pre- and post-tests. The results showed a significant increase in the level of community knowledge about the benefits of marshmallow. The pre-test score showed that the average level of knowledge was still low (27.7–72.3%), while the post-test score increased to 33.3–66.7%, which is classified as sufficient to good. This activity proves that education and innovation of natural-based products can increase public awareness of herbal consumption in a more attractive and practical form.]]>
