POTENTIAL OF POSTPARTUM MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE SINDANG KELINGI ILIR TRIBE

Abstract

Postpartum is the time after giving birth up to six weeks so that the function of the reproductive organs returns to normal and is a vulnerable period because during this period 60% of maternal deaths occur after giving birth and almost 50% of deaths during the postpartum period occur in the first 24 hours after giving birth, including due to complications in the postpartum period. Data released by World Organization Health In 2021, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is still very high, around 810 women die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth throughout the world every day, and around 295,000 women die during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Although most drug levels in breast milk are low and do not pose a risk to the baby, some drugs can affect the baby's breast milk. Therefore, to reduce the negative impact of consuming modern medicine, use of plants as medicine during postpartum can be a solution and alternative in maintaining health and care, especially after giving birth. Based on the results of observations, interviews as well as exploring the environment of the Sindang Kelingi Ilir Tribe, 14 plants were found to have the potential for postpartum use, namely: papaya, kaffir lime, white pineapple, red ginger, sebangun, citronella, tembatu banana, red spinach, red betel, kandis acid, kemenyan, kencur, pepper, and bandotan. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that there are still many plants that have postpartum potential.