Edukasi dan Pelatihan Pembuatan Balsem Jahe Merah (Zingiberis officinale) Sebagai Obat Rematik Pada Ibu-Ibu Desa Tengah, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Rheumatic diseases are among the leading causes of activity limitations, particularly affecting elderly women. This study aims to provide education and training to the community in Desa Tengah, Kecamatan Pancurbatu, on the treatment of rheumatism using red ginger (Zingiberis officinale) balm. The approach used involved educational outreach and hands-on training, starting with a pre-test questionnaire to assess the community’s baseline knowledge, followed by a lecture on rheumatism and the medicinal benefits of red ginger. Afterward, a demonstration on how to make red ginger balm was conducted, with materials provided so participants could practice making the balm at home. The results of the activity showed a significant increase in community knowledge, with 80% of participants demonstrating good knowledge after the training, up from 16.67% prior to the education. Furthermore, the community successfully learned to create red ginger balm, which proved effective in alleviating rheumatic symptoms. This activity is expected to promote the use of medicinal plants, particularly red ginger, as an affordable and safe alternative treatment for rheumatism. The findings suggest that community education and empowerment can reduce dependence on chemical medicines and improve the quality of life for rheumatic patients.
Authors: Masniah Masniah, Hilda Hilda, Henny Yusnita
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410906978