UNISA Yogyakarta’s Public Administration Study Program Holds Education on Family Medicinal Plants
Lecturers of the Public Administration Study Program of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta showed their concern for the community by holding a community service program in Kapanewon Pajangan, Bantul Regency. The activity, which focused on family medicinal plant education, directly targeted members of the Pajangan Branch of `Aisyiyah, which took place at the Hall of LPMK Kamijoro, Sendangsari, Pajangan on Tuesday, (26/11).
“We want to empower the community, especially mothers, to be more familiar with and utilize the potential of medicinal plants around us,” said Erni Saharuddin, S.Sos, MPA, activity coordinator.
“That way, we can reduce dependence on chemical drugs and utilize natural resources to maintain family health,” she added.
The activity, which began with healthy gymnastics together, was lively. The participants seemed enthusiastic about listening to material about various types of medicinal plants and their properties. In addition, they also received 110 seeds of medicinal plants that can be directly planted in their yards.
Erni added that the land in Pajangan is very fertile and suitable for medicinal plant cultivation. The hope is that the community can have their own living pharmacy at home.
The Branch Manager of `Aisyiyah Pajangan, Mrs. Komariyah, gave high appreciation for the community service program implemented by UNISA Yogyakarta.
“This kind of education is very beneficial for the community. We realize that many plants around us have medicinal properties. With this knowledge, we can live healthier and more independently,” said Komariyah.
PCA Pajangan also hopes that similar activities can continue. The collaboration between UNISA Yogyakarta and PCA is considered very positive in raising public awareness of the importance of utilizing medicinal plants.
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