Ethnobotany of Plants Used in Postpartum Mother Care in Sigulai Village, Simeulue Regency

Abstract

Traditional medicine is used as an alternative to cure disease, maintain health, and for various care practices such as postnatal care for mothers. This research aimed to determine the types of plants used, plant parts, types of use and how plants are used by the outermost communities of Aceh in Sigulai Village, Simeulue Island in postnatal care for mothers. This ethnobotanical study was carried out through in-depth interviews with respondents, namely birth attendants, healers and postpartum mothers. Qualitative data analysis was carried out descriptively, quantitative data was analyzed using the Fidelity Level formula. The results of the research show that there are 28 plant species used by the people of Sigulai Village to support the recovery process of mothers after giving birth. Betel is the type of plant most often used. The part of the plant most often used is the leaves. Processing is most often done by boiling and drinking either singly or in a mixture.