Potential Development of Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan Molk or Pimpinella alpine Kds) Plant Scale Industry Using In-Vitro Culture Technique By Means of Rooting Induction

Abstract

Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan Molk or Pimpinella alpine KDS) belongs to the Apiaceae family, is an endemic plant in mountainous areas such as the Dieng Plateau, Pangrango Mountain, and mountainous areas in East Java. Parts of the plants, especially roots are efficacious as aphrodisiacs, diuretic drugs and tonics. Based on CITES, this plant belongs to the category of endangered species, so its presence is very rare in nature. This scarcity occurs due to the purwoceng exploitation in nature as traditional herbal medicine without any cultivation or rejuvenation. In situ conservation efforts are almost impossible because the original habitat of this plant has become extinct. Thus, ex situ conservation is more suitable to be applied, by using in-vitro culture techniques. Therefore, a research study is needed on the development of tissue culture techniques in the production of the seeds. Methods of data collection in this study was conducted by literature studies. Therefore, ex-vitro root induction techniques are applied currently, namely rooting induction. The content of the chemical compounds and various properties make purwoceng as a commodity in the raw materials of drugs that have great potential to promote industrial players in the economic field. Based on the results from the literature, the authors can conclude that the potential of purwoceng plants is quite large, but still constrained by the scarcity of seed supply so the application of ex-vitro root induction techniques in in-vitro culture can be a solution in limitation of supply of purwoceng crops for industrial scale. Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan Molk or Pimpinella alpine KDS) belongs to the Apiaceae family, is an endemic plant in mountainous areas such as the Dieng Plateau, Pangrango Mountain, and mountainous areas in East Java. Parts of the plants, especially roots are efficacious as aphrodisiacs, diuretic drugs and tonics. Based on CITES, this plant belongs to the category of endangered species, so its presence is very rare in nature. This scarcity occurs due to the purwoceng exploitation in nature as traditional herbal medicine without any cultivation or rejuvenation. In situ conservation efforts are almost impossible because the original habitat of this plant has become extinct. Thus, ex situ conservation is more suitable to be applied, by using in-vitro culture techniques. Therefore, a research study is needed on the development of tissue culture techniques in the production of the seeds. Methods of data collection in this study was conducted by literature studies. Therefore, ex-vitro root induction techniques are applied currently, namely rooting induction. The content of the chemical compounds and various properties make purwoceng as a commodity in the raw materials of drugs that have great potential to promote industrial players in the economic field. Based on the results from the literature, the authors can conclude that the potential of purwoceng plants is quite large, but still constrained by the scarcity of seed supply so the application of ex-vitro root induction techniques in in-vitro culture can be a solution in limitation of supply of purwoceng crops for industrial scale.

Testing the aphrodisiac effects of Sterculia quadrifida (faloak) bark powder on male white rats (Rattus norvegicus)

“…Pharmacy Education 24(3) 358 -362 361 effects because of their secondary metabolite (flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins) contents. These compounds are also found in the bark of herd stems (Sterculia quadrifida R.Br) (Nuryadin & Nabiila, 2018).…”

“…against male white rats", "Test of aphrodisiac effects of star fruit extract (Avverhoa Bilimbi L.) in white rats wistar strain" and "Test of aphrodisiac effects of dry instant extract preparations and syrup preparations from purwoceng herb (Pimpinella alpina K.D.S.) against male white rats (Rattus novergicus) wistar strains" (Nuryadin & Nabiila, 2018).…”

Local knowledge-based conservation partnerships in the Tengger tribe community in Poncokusumo and Senduro East Java Province, Indonesia

“…Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan) is one of the non-timber forest products in the TNBTS area that has high economic value. [7] stated that Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan Molk or Pimpinella alpine KDS) is an endemic plant in mountainous areas such as the Dieng plateau in Central Java, Mount Pangrango in West Java, and mountainous areas in East Java. Parts of the plant, especially the roots, are efficacious as an aphrodisiac (increasing sexual desire), a diuretic (stimulating the urinary tract), and a tonic (increasing body stamina).…”

Application of Hydroponic Technology to the Yield and Quality of Purwoceng "Viagra From Asia"

“…Purwoceng (Pimpinella pruatjan Molkenb) is a medicinal plant native to Indonesia from the highlands of Central Java, Indonesia (Syahid et al, 2005;Nuryadin and Nabiila, 2018). Traditionally, Purwoceng is used as an aphrodisiac and increases stamina.…”

“…However, Purwoceng plants are currently experiencing scarcity due to using Purwoceng without any efforts to conserve/rejuvenate Purwoceng (Balittro, 2000;Nuryadin and Nabiila, 2018). This triggers fluctuations in Purwoceng production, which becomes a problem in meeting demand.…”