Abstract

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) states that up to 65% of the world's population uses traditional medicines. Indonesia is one of the countries where most people still use traditional medicine, especially in Bali. The traditional Balinese plant-based medical system that has existed for a long time and is still inherited today is Usada Taru Pramana. One of the many plants found in Usada Taru Pramana is the Euphorbiaceae. Objective: This work aims to review some of the Euphorbiaceae plants written in Usada Taru Pramana, which have a variety of potential pharmacological activities. Method: This article review using a primary and secondary data sources. Results: Some parts of the Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana contain important phytochemical constituents such as phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and essential oils. Some of the potential pharmacological activities that have been tested are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial. Conclusion: The Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana have a variety of phytochemical constituents and correlates with its pharmacological activities. Further research needs to be conducted to explore other Euphorbiaceae plants species in Usada Taru Pramana to find compounds and other pharmacological activities to deal with various diseases in the community.
 Keywords: Usada Taru Pramana, Euphorbiaceae, Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Activities

Highlights

  • World Health Organization (WHO)states that up to 65% of the world's population uses traditional medicines and medicines from natural ingredients (Kemenkes RI 2007)[1]

  • We have summarized some of the Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana along with some phytochemical compounds and pharmacological activities

  • The result obtained from the primary data source in the form of derivation Usada Taru Pramana is several Euphorbiaceae plants and the plant's parts used

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Introduction

World Health Organization (WHO)states that up to 65% of the world's population uses traditional medicines and medicines from natural ingredients (Kemenkes RI 2007)[1]. Indonesia is one of the countries where most people still use traditional medicine and have a variety of traditional medical systems based on natural ingredients, especially in Bali. The use of plant-based medicines is a popular approach to health care in Indonesia, especially Bali. The traditional Balinese plant-based medical system that has existed for a long time and is still inherited today is Usada Bali. The traditional Balinese plant-based medical system that has existed for a long time and is still inherited today is Usada Taru Pramana. Objective: This work aims to review some of the Euphorbiaceae plants written in Usada Taru Pramana, which have a variety of potential pharmacological activities. Conclusion: The Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana have a variety of phytochemical constituents and correlates with its pharmacological activities. Further research needs to be conducted to explore other Euphorbiaceae plants species in Usada Taru Pramana to find compounds and other pharmacological activities to deal with various diseases in the community

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