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Journal : JURNAL FARMASIMED (JFM)

Exploration of Local Knowledge of Ethnomedicine and Medicinal Plants on Nias Island Dachi, Kanne; Tambunan, Ika Julianti
Jurnal FARMASIMED (JFM) Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Farmasimed (JFM)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/jfm.v7i2.2586

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Background: The use of plants in Indonesia has been carried out for generations, especially as part of traditional medicine. This traditional medicine is still a very valuable national asset and continues to be used by communities throughout Indonesia. One of them is the Nias tribal community in North Sumatra, where around 50% of them still use and care for medicinal plants which are considered more effective and economical as treatment in their own environment. Objective: The aim of this research is to find out the various types of plants used by the people of Nias, North Sumatra, how they are processed, and which parts of the plants are used for medicine. Methode: The research method used is a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods which are explained descriptively. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques include data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Result: The research results showed that there were 46 types of medicinal plants obtained from the results of a questionnaire to the community, with a total of 20 informants from 5 villages spread across Nias Regency, North Sumatra. Traditional treatments still practiced by the people of Nias include boiling, squeezing, pounding, burning and soaking. The way it is served also shows a high level of knowledge about medicinal ingredients, such as drinking, sticking or applying, compressing, bathing, eating and applying. Conclusion: The reason for using this traditional medicine is because it is considered cheaper, easier, safer and has minimal side effects.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity Test of N-Hexane, Ethyl Acetate, and Ethanol Extracts of Menteng Leaves (Baccaurea racemosa (Reinw.) Mull.Arg.) Against Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli Tambunan, Ika Julianti; Yessi Febriani; Yufida Laia; Peronika Tampubolon; Sudewi
Jurnal FARMASIMED (JFM) Vol 8 No 1 (2025): Jurnal Farmasimed (JFM)
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan Medistra Lubuk Pakam

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35451/d6fm3g18

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Background: Infectious diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans remain a global health problem. Since prolonged use of synthetic drugs can cause side effects and resistance, natural alternatives are needed. Menteng leaves (Baccaurea racemosa) contain alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids/terpenoids, and tannins, which have potential antimicrobial properties. Objective: This study aimed to determine the antibacterial and antifungal activities of n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol extracts of menteng leaves against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans. Method: The research was conducted experimentally through sample collection, simplicia preparation, successive maceration extraction, phytochemical screening, and antimicrobial testing using the agar well diffusion method. Results: From 500 g of simplicia, 10.5 g of n-hexane extract, 11.4 g of ethyl acetate extract, and 18 g of ethanol extract were obtained. Phytochemical screening showed that all three extracts contained different secondary metabolites, with the ethanol extract having the most complete profile. The highest antimicrobial activity was observed in the ethanol extract, with inhibition zones of 18.92 mm against S. aureus, 18.35 mm against E. coli, and 19.58 mm against C. albicans at a concentration of 200 mg/mL. Conclusion: These results indicate that the ethanol extract of menteng leaves has strong potential as a natural antibacterial and antifungal agent.