Edukasi Penggunaan Obat Herbal Alami Menggunakan Daun Seledri untuk Membantu Mengatasi Hipertensi di Desa Surgi Mufti RT.19

Education on the Use of Natural Herbal Medicine Using Celery Leaves to Help Manage Hypertension in Surgi Mufti Village RT.19

Authors

  • Darini Kurniawati Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4770-3005
  • Maulida Nur'Afa Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia
  • Argo Widianto Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia
  • Siti Mutaharah Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia
  • Siti Monica Anjani Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia
  • Ananda Nur Asyifa Universitas Sari Mulia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47679/ib.20261649

Keywords:

hypertension, community education, celery leaves, Apium graveolens L., herbal medicine, hipertensi, edukasi masyarakat, daun seledri, obat herbal

Abstract

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan masyarakat utama yang memerlukan upaya berkelanjutan melalui pendekatan promotif dan preventif. Keterbatasan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pencegahan hipertensi, pengendalian tekanan darah, serta pemanfaatan tanaman herbal secara tepat masih menjadi tantangan dalam pengelolaan kesehatan masyarakat. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat mengenai pencegahan hipertensi serta memperkenalkan daun seledri (Apium graveolens L.) sebagai sumber herbal alami yang dapat mendukung pengelolaan hipertensi di Desa Surgi Mufti, Banjarmasin. Kegiatan dilakukan melalui edukasi kesehatan, penyampaian informasi menggunakan media edukasi, serta pelatihan pembuatan teh herbal daun seledri. Evaluasi kegiatan dilakukan dengan menilai perubahan pengetahuan peserta sebelum dan sesudah diberikan edukasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat mengenai faktor risiko hipertensi, strategi pencegahan, serta pemanfaatan daun seledri secara tepat sebagai pendekatan herbal komplementer. Kegiatan ini menyimpulkan bahwa edukasi masyarakat yang disertai pelatihan praktik dapat meningkatkan kesadaran dan keterampilan dalam memanfaatkan sumber daya herbal lokal untuk mendukung pengelolaan hipertensi serta mendorong penerapan pola hidup sehat.

 

Abstract. Hypertension is a major public health problem that requires continuous efforts through preventive and promotive approaches. Limited public knowledge regarding hypertension prevention, blood pressure control, and the appropriate use of herbal plants remains a challenge in community health management. This community service activity aimed to improve public knowledge about hypertension prevention and introduce celery leaves (Apium graveolens L.) as a natural herbal resource to support hypertension management in Surgi Mufti Village, Banjarmasin. The activity was conducted through health education, information delivery using educational media, and training on the preparation of celery leaf herbal tea. The evaluation was performed by assessing changes in participants’ knowledge before and after the educational intervention. The activity resulted in increased community understanding of hypertension risk factors, prevention strategies, and the proper utilization of celery leaves as a complementary herbal approach. This program concluded that community education combined with practical training can improve awareness and skills in utilizing local herbal resources to support hypertension management while encouraging healthy lifestyle practices.

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Published

2026-09-20

How to Cite

Kurniawati, D., Nur'Afa, M., Widianto, A., Mutaharah, S., Anjani, S. M., & Asyifa, A. N. (2026). Edukasi Penggunaan Obat Herbal Alami Menggunakan Daun Seledri untuk Membantu Mengatasi Hipertensi di Desa Surgi Mufti RT.19: Education on the Use of Natural Herbal Medicine Using Celery Leaves to Help Manage Hypertension in Surgi Mufti Village RT.19. Indonesia Berdaya, 7(4), 1031–1038. https://doi.org/10.47679/ib.20261649

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