<![CDATA[Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) are a local potential that can be utilized to support health independence and economic empowerment of rural communities. This study aims to examine the use of TOGA as a strategy to improve health and welfare in Kota Karang Village. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study was conducted through literature review and participatory observation during the Community Service Program (KKN) on November 9 – December 23, 2025. Primary data were collected through informal interviews with four key informants: two housewives, one PKK member, and one village official, as well as documentation of TOGA socialization and planting activities door to door. Secondary data were sourced from scientific journals, reports from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and policy documents related to TOGA. The results showed that TOGA utilization in Kota Karang Village was previously very limited, with herbal knowledge being abandoned by the younger generation. As an intervention, the KKN team planted eight types of medicinal plants: galangal, galangal, batadine, dayak onion, aloe vera, lemongrass, basil, and turmeric. The socialization succeeded in raising community awareness about the benefits of TOGA, both for home remedies and as raw materials for micro-businesses. These findings confirm that TOGA has the potential to be an integrative strategy that supports independent health, microeconomics, and the preservation of local wisdom.]]>
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