The Utilization of Medicinal Plants for Diabetes Mellitus Dayak Ngaju Ethnic at Tumbang Samba in Central Kalimantan

Abstract

The Dayak Ngaju is the largest ethnic in Central Kalimantan whose existence is spread over several watersheds and very close to nature (forests). It has been a long time since people have traditionally used or made use of various types of plants to treat Diabetes mellitus . The utilization of plant species as medicine is used by the community from generation to generation. Most of these medicinal plants are obtained from the forest or yard. This study aimed to determine the types of plants used, the parts of plant organs used, and how to use plants with the medicinal properties of Diabetes mellitus by the Dayak Ngaju ethnic in Tumbang Samba, Central Kalimantan. This research belonged to a qualitative method with a descriptive exploratory. The data was collected by using observation, interview, and direct documentation to the field where the plants were located. The informants in this study were Battra and people who know about medicinal plants. The research is located in Samba Katung, Tumbang Samba Village, Katingan Tengah District, Katingan Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. The results showed that 23 types of plants are used as ingredients for Diabetes mellitus . The parts of plant included roots (36%), stems (6%), bark (13%), seeds (3%), and leaves (42%). The most widely used parts of the plant are the roots and leaves. The utilization or processing of medicinal plants by the Dayak Ngaju ethnic by boiling (50%), soaking (10%), pounding (34%), dipping (3%), and stirring fry (3%). The method of processing that most widely used is by boiling it.