Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model

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Background: Traditional medicinal plants play a significant role in public health in Indonesia, particularly in Bali, where the local wisdom of Usada is upheld. One of the commonly used plants is sandalwood (Santalum album L.), which is empirically believed to treat skin issues and minor injuries. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the community's perceptions of sandalwood in Perean Tengah Village using the HBM approach. Method: A qualitative method with an ethnographic study design was employed, and five informants (four sandalwood users and one traditional healer) were purposively selected. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation, and they were analyzed thematically using NVIVO software. Results: The results indicated that the community recognizes their susceptibility to minor injuries resulting from daily physical activities and uses sandalwood as a form of first aid. Sandalwood is perceived as beneficial because it provides a cooling sensation, reduces pain and swelling, and is considered safe and practical for use. However, the main barriers to its use include the limited availability of sandalwood in the local area and reliance on supplies from other regions. Conclusion: The tradition of using sandalwood is preserved through intergenerational practices and positive personal experiences. This study emphasizes the significance of sandalwood for health applications, cultural identity, and the local wisdom of the Balinese community.
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Pradnyadari, et al. (2025). Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model. Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ), 7(2). https://doi.org/10.47859/bhpj.v7i2.760

Pradnyadari, Ni Luh Putu Sakura Sathya ; Widowati, I Gusti Ayu Rai; Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Windra Wartana; Suryaningsih, Ni Putu Aryati , "Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model," Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ), vol. 7, no. 2, 2025.

Pradnyadari, Ni Luh Putu Sakura Sathya ; Widowati, I Gusti Ayu Rai; Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Windra Wartana; Suryaningsih, Ni Putu Aryati . "Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model." Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ), vol. 7, no. 2, 2025.

Pradnyadari, Ni Luh Putu Sakura Sathya ; Widowati, I Gusti Ayu Rai; Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Windra Wartana; Suryaningsih, Ni Putu Aryati . "Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model." Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ) 7, no. 2 (2025).

Pradnyadari, et al. (2025) 'Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model', Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ), 7(2). doi: 10.47859/bhpj.v7i2.760.

Pradnyadari, Ni Luh Putu Sakura Sathya ; Widowati, I Gusti Ayu Rai; Putra, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Windra Wartana; Suryaningsih, Ni Putu Aryati . Pemanfaatan Kayu Cendana (Santalum Album L.) Sebagai Pengobatan Tradisional Bali: Kajian Etnofarmasi Berbasis Health Belief Model. Bali Health Published Journal (BHPJ). 2025;7(2).

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