Journal Article
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Identification of herbal products used by families in the campus of Darussalam Gontor University
Abstract
The development and the use of herbal medicinal products is increasing
in Indonesia. Aim: To identify the safety of herbal medicine product used by families
of Darussalam Gontor University (UNIDA) Gontor. Method: This research was
conducted to identify herbal products that are used based on features, functions, and
benefits. The method used was Rapid Assessment Procedure (RAP) with a qualitative
approach. Results: The results showed there were 100 products used by 72
respondents. The level of product safety used based on raw materials was 96% and
the efficacy claimed was 76%. The most type of product used was jamu (Indonesian
indigenous traditional medicine) (94.7%). The range of understanding level of of
respondents based on features and benefits was between good and very good.
Conclusion: The use of herbal products by respondents can be viewed from the aspect
of product safety levels based on raw materials (96%) and efficacy claims (76%). This
was still classified as safe.
Publication Details
JournalIdentification of herbal products used by families in the campus of Darussalam Gontor University
Volume21 (2)
Pagespp. 31-35
ISSNISSN: 1477-2701
Item ID1997
Deposited25 Jan 2023 04:22