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Edukasi Pemanfaatan Daun Kecipir (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.) sebagai Antihiperkolesterolemia di Rumah Sakit Sembiring Sianipar, Masria Phetheresia; Gultom, Evi Depiana; Barus, Lidia Klorida; Sembiring, Tio Ranti Sari
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau Vol 5 No 3 (2025): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Putri Hijau (JPMPH)
Publisher : INSTITUT KESEHATAN DELI HUSADA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36656/jpmph.v5i3.2470

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Hypercholesterolemia is one of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with increasing global preval_ence. The use of medicinal plants as complementary therapy offers a promising alternative, one of which is winged bean leaves (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus L.), known for their flavonoid and antioxidant content. This community service activity aimed to educate the public on the potential benefits of winged bean leaves in managing high cholesterol levels. The method involved health education sessions, interactive discussions, and leaflet distribution to patients and their families at Sembiring Hospital. Results showed a 73.5% increase in participants' knowledge after the educational intervention. Education on the use of herbal remedies such as winged bean leaves plays an important role in promoting natural and accessible approaches to hypercholesterolemia prevention and management.
PENETAPAN KADAR VITAMIN C PADA DAGING BUAH CABAI MERAH KERITING (Capsicum annum L.) YANG BEREDAR DI PASAR BUAH BERASTAGI KABUPATEN KARO MENGGUNAKAN METODE SPEKTROFOTOMETRI UV-VIS purba, jhan saberlan; elia, Sofia; Barus, Lidia Klorida
Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi Dan Herbal Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi Dan Herbal
Publisher : Fakultas Farmasi Institut Kesehatan DELI HUSADA Deli Tua

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36656/jpfh.v7i2.2356

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Background: Vitamins are complex compounds that are needed by the body that function to help regulate or regulate the body's metabolic processes. One of the vitamins needed by the body is vitamin C. Vitamin C is a nutrient that acts as an antioxidant and is effective in overcoming free radicals that can damage cells or tissues, including protecting the lens from oxidative damage caused by radiation. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is one of the vitamins that is soluble in water, easily oxidized, and sensitive to light stimulation. One of the plants that contain vitamin C is curly red chili. Red chilies have different levels of spiciness. Determination of vitamin C levels in red chili was carried out by UV-Vis spectrophotometry. This study aims: to determine the levels of vitamin C contained in the flesh of curly red chili (Capsicum annum L.) circulating in the Berastagi fruit market, Karo Regency. Methods: The sample used was curly red chili meat obtained from Berastagi fruit market, Karo Regency. The test was carried out by UV-Vis spectrophotometry with a wavelength of 296 nm. Results: The results of research conducted by UV-Vis spectrophotometry obtained an average level of vitamin C in the flesh of red curly chilies of 5.4689 mg/g. Conclusion: The results of the study showed that the flesh of curly red chilies had vitamin C.