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Ethnobotanical Study of Medicinal Plants for Diabetes Mellitus in the Sanggabuana Area, Karawang, West Java Putra, Adhiya Nabhan Kusuma; Qotrunnada, Ananda; Wahyudin, Ichsan; Friscilla, Sulastri; Rahayu, Sri Endarti; Putri, Adelia Hasna Trisna
Journal of Tropical Biodiversity Vol 4 No 1 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Universitas Nasional Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59689/bio.v4i1.201

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Indonesia is the second richest country in terms of biodiversity, particularly in plant species. Generally, the community utilizes plants for traditional medicinal purposes, which is the essence of the field of Ethnobotany. This research aims to identify plants with the highest Use Value (UV) and Fidelity Level (FL) in the local community for treating Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The study was conducted in the Sanggabuana Conservation Foundation area, Karawang, West Java. The methodology involved field observation, interviews, plant identification, and documentation of medicinal plants and residents during interviews. The research revealed that plants with the highest Use Value (UV) were Solanum torvum (tekokak) and Physalis angulata (ciplukan) at 5.26%. The plant with the highest Fidelity Level (FL) for treating Diabetes mellitus was Moringa oleifera (kelor) with a value of 10.53%. Moringa oleifera can be used as a medicinal plant for Diabetes mellitus due to its phytochemical content, such as flavonoids that function as antidiabetics. The parts of the moringa plant used are the leaves, and the processing method involves boiling.
Exploration of Bird Diversity Potential for Birdwatching Ecotourism in Bangbayang Village, Sumedang, West Java Ramadani, Annisa; Assalam, Muhammad Hudan; Putra, Indeka Dharma; Agustin, Dini; Fahira, Adinda Putri Awalia; Friscila, Sulastri; Qotrunnada, Ananda
Journal of Tropical Biodiversity Vol 5 No 1 (2024): December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59689/bio.v5i1.244

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Sumedang was one of the districts in West Java Province that consisted of 26 sub-districts, 7 neighborhoods, and 270 villages. Bangbayang Village, located in the Situraja neighborhood, was one of the villages with ecotourism potential that had not been fully developed. The topography of the village, characterized by hills, had its own charm, and its biodiversity had not been widely explored. One aspect of this biodiversity that had potential for ecotourism was the diversity of bird species found there. Therefore, the research aimed to explore the potential and diversity of birds in Bangbayang Village, Sumedang, in the context of developing birdwatching science and ecotourism. The research was conducted in January 2023. Birds were observed using the point count method, and the data were analyzed for conservation status, the Shannon-Wiener species diversity index, the Margalef richness index, bird species evenness, and the Simpson dominance index. The results identified 35 species of birds from 20 families, 12 of which were endemic to Indonesia. Among them, two species were classified as NT (Near Threatened), two as EN (Endangered), six were included in the CITES Appendix II category, and eight species were protected under Ministerial Regulation P.106 of 2018. The diversity index, species richness index, and evenness index values were high, recorded at 3.343, 7.575, and 0.940, respectively, while no bird species dominated, with a dominance index value of 0.043. Based on their status, nine species were identified as having potential for ecotourism attraction: the black eagle, javan hawk-eagle, crested serpent-eagle, oriental honey-buzzard, flame-fronted barbet, black-banded barbet, bar-winged prinia, black-thighed falconet, and java sparrow.
Ethnobotanical Study of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Medicinal Plants in Mekarsari Village, Pasir Jambu District, Bandung, West Java Qotrunnada, Ananda; Widyati, Agustin; Friscilla, Sulastri; Rahayu, Sri Endarti
Journal of Tropical Biodiversity Vol 5 No 1 (2024): December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59689/bio.v5i1.248

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Indonesia is the second richest country in terms of biodiversity, with 35,000 plant species, 3,500 of which are medicinal plants. Generally, people use these plants as traditional medicine passed down through generations, which is the concept studied in the field of Ethnobotany . This study was conducted to obtain information on the use of medicinal plants for treating hypertension and the traditional processing of these plants by the community around Mekarsari Village, Pasir Jambu District, Bandung, West Java. According to data from the West Bandung City Health Office, the most common disease affecting the people of Mekarsari Village is hypertension. The methods used in this study include observation, interviews, field observations, identification, and documentation of medicinal plants as well as residents during interviews. Based on the research, 38 plant species from 25 different families were found to be used as hypertension medicine. The plants with the highest Fidelity Level (FL) values in treating hypertension are three species: Soursop leaves (Annona muricata) at 30%, Bay leaves (Syzygium polyantum) at 25%, and Sintrong leaves (Crassocephalum erepidioides) at 22.5%.