Utilization of Medicinal Plant Species by the Community of Wonodadi Village, Pracimantoro District, Wonogiri Regency

Abstract

Plants with beneficial active substances are known as medicinal plants. Medicinal plants can be an alternative to chemical drugs, which often have side effects. Therefore, it is necessary to learn about the use of medicinal plants in Wonodadi Village. This research was conducted using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify the species of plants, the parts used, the source or acquisition location, and the processing methods. The data was collected through observation and interviews with 40 respondents selected using the snowball sampling technique. The research revealed that there were 40 types of medicinal plants used by the community, with ginger had the highest percentage of use (95%). Furthermore, the 7 parts of the plants being utilized, namely roots, rhizomes, stem, leaves, flower, fruits, and resin with leaves being the most commonly used part (54%). Medicinal plants were mostly obtained from fields and yards, and were processed through various methods. Medicinal plants were typically sourced from both fields and yards (62%), and boiling was the most common processing method (36%).