ANALYSIS OF THE UTILIZATION OF FAMILY MEDICINAL PLANTS IN NGULAKAN HAMLET HARGOREJO KOKAP KULONPROGO

Abstract

This article discusses the use of Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) in Ngulakan hamlet, Hargorejo, Kokap, Kulon Progo, with a focus on efforts to socialize, process and provide family medicinal plant seeds to the community. TOGA is a collection of plants that are used for health care and treatment by families or communities. In the modern context, the use of TOGA has been neglected because people are more likely to buy medicines at pharmacies. The Ngulakan KKN team provided socialization and training to the community about the types, benefits, and methods of processing family medicinal plants. We also provided seeds for family medicinal plants. The observation results show that Ngulakan hamlet has great potential to develop TOGA. Socialization and processing of family medicinal plants is carried out through PKK and KWT to increase public awareness of the benefits of TOGA. The provision of seeds aims to encourage the community to plant and maintain family medicinal plants in their home environment. This is expected to increase awareness of the benefits of family medicinal plants and reduce dependence on chemical drugs. Some examples of family medicinal plants highlighted in this research are javanise tumeric, ginger, turmeric, aloe vera, betel, galangal, emprit ginger, galangal, and bay leaves. In conclusion, this effort can have a positive impact on maintaining the health of the people in Ngulakan hamlet.