Traditional Medicine Uses of Madurese Ethnic, Indonesia: Indigenous Knowledge “Jamu” in Relation with Medicinal Plants
Abstract
Among the indigenous knowledge possessed by Indonesians is their proficiency in utilizing medicinal plants. Madura Island, a constituent of East Java Province in Indonesia, stands out for its local wisdom associated with herbal ingredients. This indigenous knowledge pertaining to various medicinal substances can be explored through an ethnobotanical investigation of medicinal plants. This study delves into the findings of studies on ethnobotany, shedding light on the potential of medicinal plants employed as herbal remedies by the Madurese people. This study aimed to document the types of medicinal plants, parts, and types of Madurese Jamu. Field data were collected by direct observation and semi-structured interviews with both herbalists and vendors specializing in Madura herbal medicine ingredients. Subsequently, the obtained results underwent analysis utilizing descriptive statistical methods, including UV (Use Value), FUV (Frequency of Use Value), and the Informant Consensus Factor (ICF). The findings revealed the utilization of 27 distinct formulations as traditional herbal remedies (jamu), incorporating 74 species of medicinal plants sourced from 40 different families. Among the residents, 28% preferred to use plant leaves. Predominantly, species from the Zingiberaceae family were widely used (FUV = 0.43), with Curcuma longa being consistently reported by all informants, boasting a UV of 1.06. Notably, herbs specific to women exhibited the highest Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) values, reaching 0.75. The incorporation of scientific knowledge regarding the types and applications of medicinal plants may be pivotal for advancing treatment development and enhancing public health in the future.
Keywords: ethnobotany, Jamu, Madura, medicinal plants, traditional medicine
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