Hidden Treasures of Kediri’s Medicinal Plants: A Collaborative Effort to Map and Validate Authentic Information Using Innovative QR Code Security and Cryptography

Abstract

This research aims to map the distribution of rare and medicinal plants in Kediri Regency, Indonesia, and develop an interactive database system to provide accurate information on these plants. The study was conducted in collaboration between Balitbangda Kediri and Nusantara University PGRI Kediri. The data collection utilized innovation in creating a web-based information system with QR code security and cryptography validation to ensure the authenticity of the plant data. The results of this research provide a comprehensive database of rare and medicinal plants in Kediri Regency that can support drug information, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The interactive system facilitates the dissemination of accurate information and raises public awareness about the potential of medicinal and rare plants in the region. This research has significant implications for the conservation of rare and medicinal plants and their potential contribution to public health.