Pemanfaatan Daun Sirih (Piper betle) dalam Tradisi Nginang Masyarakat Adat Lampung sebagai Antibakteri Alami dan Sumber Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Etnosains
Keywords:
Ethnobotany, Ethnoscience, Natural Antibacterial, Nginang Tradition, Piper Betl
Abstract
Piper betle is a plant that has long been utilized by the indigenous Lampung community in the nginang tradition to maintain oral and dental health. This study aimed to describe the use of betel leaves as a natural antibacterial agent in the nginang tradition of the Lampung indigenous community and to examine its potential as an ethnoscience-based science learning resource. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method with an ethnobotanical approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with one traditional leader, five betel leaf users, and three junior high school science teachers selected purposively. The data were analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that betel leaves are used to treat various oral health problems, including bad breath, toothache, swollen gums, bleeding gums, and mouth ulcers, either by gargling with boiled betel leaf water or by chewing the leaves directly. This practice is supported by the presence of active compounds that exhibit antibacterial activity against bacteria causing oral health disorders. The evaluation by science teachers indicated that the use of betel leaves in the nginang tradition has strong relevance for integration into ethnoscience-based science learning because it connects local knowledge with scientific concepts in a contextual manner and supports the preservation of the local wisdom of the Lampung community.
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Bida, G. S., Tanib, N. A., & Akbar, H. (2022). Tradisi Kebiasaan Mengunyah Sirih Pinang Dapat Meningkatkan Kesehatan Gigi Pada Masyarakat Di Kota Kotamobagu. Graha Medika Public Health Journal, 1(1), 10–16.
Biswas, P., Anand, U., Saha, S. C., Kant, N., Mishra, T., Masih, H., Bar, A., Pandey, D. K., Jha, N. K., Majumder, M., Das, N., Gadekar, V. S., Shekhawat, M. S., Kumar, M., Radha, Proćków, J., Lastra, J. M. P. D. L., & Dey, A. (2022). Betelvine ( Piper Betle L.): A Comprehensive Insight Anggina, D. N., Tanzila, R., & Salim, N. K. (2020). Penyuluhan Peningkatan Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Gigi Berlubang Pada Anak Pra Sekolah Di Tk Chiqa Smart Palembang. Jurnal Kreativitas Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (Pkm), 3(2), 295–301.
Arjona-García, C., Blancas, J., Beltrán-Rodríguez, L., López Binnqüist, C., Colín Bahena, H., Moreno-Calles, A. I., Sierra-Huelsz, J. A., & López-Medellín, X. (2021). How Does Urbanization Affect Perceptions And Traditional Knowledge Of Medicinal Plants?. Journal Of Ethnobiology And Ethnomedicine, 17(1), 48. Https://Doi.Org/10.1186/S13002-021-00473-W
Bida, G. S., Tanib, N. A., & Akbar, H. (2022). Tradisi Kebiasaan Mengunyah Sirih Pinang Dapat Meningkatkan Kesehatan Gigi Pada Masyarakat Di Kota Kotamobagu. Graha Medika Public Health Journal, 1(1), 10–16.
Biswas, P., Anand, U., Saha, S. C., Kant, N., Mishra, T., Masih, H., Bar, A., Pandey, D. K., Jha, N. K., Majumder, M., Das, N., Gadekar, V. S., Shekhawat, M. S., Kumar, M., Radha, Proćków, J., Lastra, J. M. P. D. L., & Dey, A. (2022). Betelvine ( Piper Betle L.): A Comprehensive Insight Into Its Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, And Pharmacological, Biomedical And Therapeutic Attributes. Journal Of Cellular And Molecular Medicine, 26(11), 3083–3119. Https://Doi.Org/10.1111/Jcmm.17323
Hermanto, L. O., Nibea, J., Sharon, K., & Rosa, D. (2023). Review artikel: Pemanfaatan tanaman sirih (Piper betle L) sebagai obat tradisional. Pharmaceutical Science Journal, 3(1), 33-42. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52031/phrase.v3i1.502
Khusna, U. N., Jumari, J., & Prihastanti, E. (2023). Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants in the Jalawastu Cultural Village Community, Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia. Egyptian Journal of Botany, 63(2), 457-474. Https://Doi.Org/10.21608/Ejbo.2022.166112.2156
Kurnia, P., Rahmi, E., Nofika, R., Setiawan, Y., & Yemima, E. (2022). Efektivitas Edukasi Penggunaan Pasta Gigi Yang Mengandung Fluoride Terhadap Peningkatan Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Kesehatan Mulut. Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, 11(05), 417–425. Https://Doi.Org/10.33221/Jikm.V11i05.1584
Mahyuny, S. R., Nursamsu, N., Hasruddin, H., & Muslim, M. (2022). Development Of Students Worksheet Learning Tools Made By Ethnoscience Based On Science Literacy. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Ipa, 8(4), 2294–2301. Https://Doi.Org/10.29303/Jppipa.V8i4.1949
Nayaka, N. M. D. M. W., Sasadara, M. M. V., Sanjaya, D. A., Yuda, P. E. S. K., Dewi, N. L. K. A. A., Cahyaningsih, E., & Hartati, R. (2021). Piper Betle (L): Recent Review Of Antibacterial And Antifungal Properties, Safety Profiles, And Commercial Applications. Molecules, 26(8), 2321. Https://Doi.Org/10.3390/Molecules26082321
Novianti, A. N., & Khusniati, M. (2022, August). Rekonstruksi sains asli pada tradisi menginang untuk memperkuat gigi di Desa Kadilanggon. In Proceeding Seminar Nasional IPA, 40-48.
Ratih, I. A. D. K., & Yudita, W. H. (2019). Hubungan Tingkat Pengetahuan Tentang Cara Memelihara Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Dengan Ketersediaan Alat Menyikat Gigi Pada Narapidana Kelas Iib Rutan Gianyar Tahun 2018. Jurnal Kesehatan Gigi (Dental Health Journal), 6(2), 23–26.
Siami, F., Sumarni, W., Sudarmin, S., & Harjono, H. (2023). Pengembangan Lkpd Terintegrasi Etnosains Batik Semarang Untuk Meningkatkan Literasi Kimia Siswa. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Ipa, 9(10), 7784–7792. Https://Doi.Org/10.29303/Jppipa.V9i10.3604
Solheri, S., Azhar, M., & Yohandri, Y. (2022). Analysis Of Ethnoscience Integrated Environmental Literacy For Junior High School. Jpbi (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), 8(2), 178–188. Https://Doi.Org/10.22219/Jpbi.V8i2.17657
Sumarni, W., Sudarmin, S., Sumarti, S. S., & Kadarwati, S. (2022). Indigenous Knowledge Of Indonesian Traditional Medicines In Science Teaching And Learning Using A Science–Technology–Engineering–Mathematics (Stem) Approach. Cultural Studies Of Science Education, 17(2), 467–510. Https://Doi.Org/10.1007/S11422-021-10067-3
Sutana, I. G., Sinarsari, N. M., & Dwipayana, A. A. P. (2021). Nginang: Kebiasaan Masyarakat Tradisional Dalam Memelihara Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut. Jurnal Yoga Dan Kesehatan, 4(2), 123. Https://Doi.Org/10.25078/Jyk.V4i2.2698
Tiran, S. J., Karlani, Y., & Benu, R. (2026). Tradisi Mamat: Budaya Makan Sirih Pinang Sebagai Pemersatu Di Komunitas Timor Lelogama. Juitak: Jurnal Ilmiah Teologi Dan Pendidikan Kristen, 4(1), 88–99. Https://Doi.Org/10.61404/Juitak.V4i1.471
Wu, M., & Brown, A. C. (2021). Applications Of Catechins In The Treatment Of Bacterial Infections. Pathogens, 10(5), 546. Https://Doi.Org/10.3390/Pathogens10050546
Zamri, N. F. I., Zamli, Z., & Mamat, S. (2023). A Scoping Review On Medicinal Properties Of Piper Betle (Sirih) Based On Malay Medical Manuscripts And Scientific Literatures. Malaysian Journal Of Medical Sciences, 30(5), 23–39. Https://Doi.Org/10.21315/Mjms2023.30.5.3
Published
2026-06-20
How to Cite
Cahyani, P., Ristri Pamindya, S., Via Zanika, S., Viya Nur Axma, D., Helen Putri, S., Aprilia, A., Nurrera, Q., Yolida, B., & Rita T. Marpaung, R. (2026). Pemanfaatan Daun Sirih (Piper betle) dalam Tradisi Nginang Masyarakat Adat Lampung sebagai Antibakteri Alami dan Sumber Pembelajaran IPA Berbasis Etnosains. Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang, 12(02), 165 - 178. https://doi.org/10.36989/didaktik.v12i02.16213
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