Empowerment Village Jangan Jangan Barru Regency Towards Independent Herbal Medicine (Independent In The Production of JaSeKeh Capsules)

Abstract

Traditional medicine has long been used by communities prior to the development of modern medicine. As an archipelagic nation, Indonesia exhibits diverse practices in the use of plants as traditional medicine, shaped by local empirical experience and culture, including in Jangan-Jangan Village, Barru Regency. The high and chronic prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hypertension (HT) and Cholesterol (CH) in this village underscored the need for mentoring and training in the use of locally available plants for safe, self-administered treatment. This community service program aimed to build the independence of Jangan-Jangan Village in herbal medicine production through the development of Ginger, Lemongrass, and Clove (JaSeKeh) Capsules. Partners included DM, HT and CH patients, Health Cadres, and Farmer Cadres. The methods comprised health screening of DM and HT groups, health education on DM, HT and CH, assistance in preparing raw materials and production equipment, training in JaSeKeh Herbal Capsule production, mentoring in electronic bookkeeping, digital marketing training, and evaluation through home care visits. The results showed a 100% increase in partners' knowledge and skills in processing herbal plants, evidenced by the marketing of 3,000 bottles of JaSeKeh Capsules and has obtained BPOM and MUI permits. Partners also became proficient in early detection of DM, HT and CH in applying more advanced IT-based financial management. This program is expected to serve as a model for community empowerment based on local potential toward a village self-sufficient in herbal medicine production.