45 Medicinal Plant Species Found in Tangkoko Coastal Forest

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A research team from the Manado Forestry Research Institute recorded at least 45 plant species in the coastal forest of the Tangkoko Nature Reserve that are used by the people of Batu Putih Village for traditional medicine. The study, conducted by Diah Irawati Dwi Arini and Julianus Kinho, aimed to assess the potential diversity of medicinal plants in the area, and its results were published in the Journal Wasian in 2015.

The 45 species belong to 31 families. The Euphorbiaceae family has the most members, with six species. By growth form, 25 species are trees, 10 are shrubs, 7 are herbs and 3 are lianas or climbing plants. Some of the most frequently used species include Epipremium elegans Engl for wounds, Canarium asperum Benth for ear inflammation, Adenostema sp. for mouth ulcers, and Arenga pinnata Wurmb Merr and Calophyllum inophyllum L. for kidney complaints. There is also Etlingera rosea BLBurtt & RMSm., used as a herbal tonic for post-natal care.

For communities living around the forest, these findings confirm that the coastal forest is not merely a landscape but also a source of medicinal materials passed down through generations. This study documents the knowledge of Batu Putih Village residents as a basis for recording medicinal plants in the conservation area.

Source and how to cite

This story is based on the research article Diversity of Medicinal Plants on Coastal Forest in Tangkoko Natural Reserve by Diah Irawati Dwi Arini Diah and Julianus Kinho Julianus, published in Jurnal Wasian Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015). The full article is free to read on the Jurnal Wasian website.

Cite the original article (APA 7):

Diah, D. I. D. A., & Julianus, J. K. (2015). Diversity of Medicinal Plants on Coastal Forest in Tangkoko Natural Reserve. Jurnal Wasian, 2(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.62142/r15byt22

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