Jurnal Wasian
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015): March

Diversity of Medicinal Plants on Coastal Forest in Tangkoko Natural Reserve

Diah Irawati Dwi Arini Diah (Balai Penelitian Kehutanan Manado)
Julianus Kinho Julianus (Balai Penelitian Kehutanan Manado)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2015

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the potential diversity of medicinal plants in the coastal forests of Tangkoko Nature Reserve. The research was conducted in August and September 2009. The data were obtained through deep interviews with people who use herbs from the Tangkoko coastal forest. Field observations carried out to see what kind of herbs that are known by a list of medicinal plant species interviews. Data were analyzed descriptively and presented in tabular form or image. The results showed there are at least 45 species from Tangkoko coastal forest used in traditional medicine in community village of Batu Putih. Forty-five plant species were grouped into 31 Family which types of Family Euphorbiaceae had the highest number of species are 6 types. Based on habitus, known 25 species classified as trees, 10 species of shrubs, 7 types of herb and 3 types included in the vines. The several types of medical plants are often used consist of Epipremium elegans Engl used for injury., Ear inflammation using Canarium asperum Benth, thrush using Adenostema sp., kidney using Arenga pinata Wurmb Merr, or Callophyllum inophyllum L.), and herb for the treatment of postpartum (Eltingera rosea BLBurtt & RMSm.).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

wasian

Publisher

Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences Environmental Science Physics Other

Description

The Wasian Journal dedicates itself to advancing scientific research that significantly contributes to the conservation of natural resources and the sustainable transformation of landscapes. Our goal is to support the long-term ecological balance and resilience of forests and land. We are committed ...