THE UTILIZATION OF YARDS WITH MEDICINAL PLANT POTENTIAL IN THE COMMUNITY OF BAGAN DELI VILLAGE, MEDAN BELAWAN SUBDISTRICT

Abstract

Abstract: This text discusses various plant types utilized by the Bagan Deli Village, Medan Belawan District community. The research objective is to identify plant species with the potential for use as medicinal herbs by various ethnic groups in Bagan Deli Village. The research method employed in this study is exploratory descriptive research using a survey method and semi-structured interview techniques. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling, with 10 representatives chosen from the community in Bagan Deli Village. The research process involves initial surveying, data collection (through interviews and questionnaires), plant sample collection, herbarium creation, and the identification of plant species used as medicinal herbs. The research findings reveal 20 plant species with potential medicinal uses in Bagan Deli Village. Parts of the plants used for medicinal purposes include leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, rhizomes, and bulbs. These plants are obtained through cultivation in home gardens, wild harvesting, and markets.

Keywords: Survey, Medicine, Plants