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LITERATUR REVIEW: FITOTERAPI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN SISTEM IMUN Nawwar Irfan; Citra Aulia Restu; Jesika Sinaga; Syukron Jauhary; Yunita Lumban Raja
Ar-Rasyid: Jurnal Publikasi Penelitian Ilmiah Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Ar-Rasyid: Jurnal Publikasi Penelitian Ilmiah (Januari 2026)
Publisher : PT. Saha Kreasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.64788/ar-rasyid.v2i1.290

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The immune system serves as the primary defense mechanism against pathogenic agents and plays an essential role in maintaining physiological homeostasis. Impairment of immune function may increase susceptibility to infections and adversely affect overall health. Phytotherapy, which involves the use of medicinal plants as therapeutic agents, has been increasingly explored as a natural immunomodulatory approach due to its favorable safety profile and abundant availability in Indonesia. This article aims to evaluate the potential of phytotherapy in enhancing immune function based on existing scientific evidence. A literature review was conducted involving 20 national and international scientific articles retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Garuda databases. The reviewed articles included in vitro, in vivo, in silico, clinical studies, and community-based research addressing the immunomodulatory effects of medicinal plants. The findings indicate that 18 medicinal plant species have been reported to exhibit immunomodulatory activity, with the most extensively studied plants being Phyllanthus niruri, Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa, Curcuma xanthorrhiza, and Nigella sativa. The immunomodulatory effects are mediated through enhanced macrophage phagocytic activity, stimulation of lymphocyte proliferation, activation of natural killer cells, and regulation of cytokine production, including IL-2, IL-6, IL-12, IFN-γ, and TNF-α. These biological activities are associated with the presence of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, polysaccharides, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. In conclusion, phytotherapy demonstrates considerable potential as a natural immunomodulator; however, further standardization of raw materials, formulation processes, and well-designed clinical trials are required to support its development into evidence-based phytopharmaceuticals.
Pengaruh Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Siswa Yanita Devaraswari; Citra Aulia Restu; Shakila Putri; Hanisah Putri; Ersa Deltia
Journal of Creative Student Research Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Agustus : Journal of Creative Student Research
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jcsr-politama.v2i4.4099

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Citizenship education plays an important role in shaping the character of students by teaching them the rights and duties of citizenship, the principles of democracy, and the fundamental values of national and national life. This knowledge is essential to form students who are aware of their role in society. However, the common problems faced are a lack of awareness of the importance of this education, lack of its implementation in everyday life and differences in the thinking, behavior, and morality of each individual. Increasingly modern environmental factors and reliance on technology also affect the lack of social interaction, which impedes the application of character and morality that conforms to customs. Besides, the loss of ethics and decency in everyday life is a complex problem that needs to be addressed. Therefore, efforts are needed to address this problem through Citizenship Education in various educational institutions with the aim of improving the character of students.