Community Empowerment
Vol 8 No 9 (2023)

Community empowerment in the use of family medicinal plants (TOGA)

Nur Rahmi Hidayati (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Kelvin Muhaerin (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Indah Mutia Sari (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Oktavia Dwi Chahyani (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Lilis Listiyani (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Puspita Afriliani (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Lika Latifatul Amanah (Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Cirebon, Indonesia)
Ismatul Laila (Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Diva Fadllan Nur Setiawan (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Rania Nur Ainun (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Purwokerto, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Oct 2023

Abstract

Family medicinal plants (TOGA) offer a safe alternative treatment option since they rarely cause side effects, are easy to process and consume, and are relatively inexpensive. However, the residents of Bode Lor Village in Plumbon District, Cirebon Regency, prefer chemical drugs for their daily treatments. The objective of this community service initiative is to impart knowledge about the benefits of traditional medicinal plants and promote the cultivation of family medicinal plants (TOGA). The methods employed in this program encompass observation, outreach, counseling, and training in the preparation of infused water and instant granules, offering an alternative to traditional medicine that can be sold, marketed, and hold economic value. The program's results demonstrated an increase in residents' knowledge regarding the benefits of traditional medicine and raised awareness about planting medicinal plants around their homes. This also included an improvement in their skills in utilizing TOGA through the creation of infused water and instant granulated ginger, ultimately contributing to increased family income.

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