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Medicinal plants are plants that are used by the community to improve the ability to live a healthy life. This public belief that has been carried out from generation to generation has been scientifically proven. Rural communities generally plant various types of plants, both seasonal and perennials, in their yards, which are commonly referred to as living barns, living stalls and living pharmacies. This research was conducted in one of the house yards in Pataruman village, Cihampelas sub-district, Bandung Regency. By identifying medicinal plants based on their morphology and literature studies. The results of this research obtained 6 plant species, namely Katuk, Betel, Bandotan, Honje, Ki Edi, and Aloe Vera. The substances contained in these plants are very beneficial for health, such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, vitamins A, B, C and others. These benefits include antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and can increase breast milk production.   

Hair is an important aspect of a person's appearance. Hair in the elderly experiences a decline in quality which is often characterized by thinning, brittleness and loss. Vitamin D plays an important role in this condition because it affects the growth cycle of hair follicles. A deficiency can cause hair to become brittle and fall out easily. In this community service activity, education is provided to explain the importance of vitamin D and how to get it through a healthy diet and lifestyle. Screening using a hair analyzer shows problems with hair loss and low hair density as well as lots of dead skin cells. Effective education and nutritional interventions, including vitamin D supplementation, are essential to improve hair health and ultimately the quality of life of elderly. Treating vitamin D deficiency, including hair and scalp care, must be an integral part of the elderly's health program.   Keywords: education, hair health, elderly, community service, vitamin D  

A novel compound called 3-chloro-4-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-1-(6-methoxybenzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)azetidin-2-one (3-CDBA), derived from beta-lactams, was investigated for its effects on human leukemia (HL-60) cells, pancreatic cancer (TCP-1026) cells, and healthy cells (WRL68) for comparison. The compound showed an inhibitory concentration (IC50) of 91.55 µg/ml on the leukemia cells, 141.3 µg/ml on the pancreatic cancer cells, and 353.8 µg/ml on the healthy cells. This indicates that the compound selectively kills cancer cells while having minimal effect on healthy cells, as higher concentrations are required to kill half of the healthy cells. These findings suggest that the compound has the potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. In comparison to conventional antioxidants like ascorbic acid (vitamin C), the beta-lactam derivative (3-CDBA) exhibited a higher percentage of inhibition at the highest concentration, with a value of 72.95% and an IC50 of 42.67 µg/ml. Furthermore, the compound's effects were studied on two types of pathogenic bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus (positive) and Escherichia coli (negative), as well as various Penicillium species. The compound showed the greatest inhibitory effect at a concentration of 1000 µg/ml. In a theoretical examination, molecular docking was employed to design and synthesize a drug using the beta-lactam derivative and a target associated with cancer cells from a protein database. The compound demonstrated a strong and close interaction with amino acids and different sites within the active pocket, resulting in a higher binding energy. This indicates that the compound has the potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells by disrupting their metabolic processes.  To determine the lethal dose (LD50), the beta-lactam derivative (3-CDBA) was administered to half of the animals in the study.

Spirulina Platensis, a type of blue-green algae, has attracted the attention of the cosmetics industry due to its extraordinary nutritional and antioxidant properties. This microalgae is rich in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, making it an attractive ingredient for skin care products. Methods used. The qualitative literature review research method is an approach used to collect, evaluate, and synthesize existing studies in the relevant scientific literature. with a specific topic. Based on research results, Spirulina platensis has great potential as a cosmetic ingredient that can provide benefits in caring for and protecting the skin. However, consult a medical professional or esthetician before using products containing Spirulina platensis.

As a tropical country, Indonesia has many types of biodiversity, including plants that are spread throughout Indonesia, approximately as many as 40,000 species with 7,500 species of which can be used as medicinal plants which are applied for medical needs and biological and chemical research. One of the topics discussed in this journal is the gotu kola leaf, known as the Latin name (centella asiatica). This plant contains tannins, flavonoids, vitamin A and vitamin C with various properties including accelerating the wound healing process, other benefits such as improving brain and nerve function. It should be noted that this efficacy is due to the presence of secondary metabolites in the gotu kola leaf and to find out, alkaloid, flavonoid, and saponin tests were carried out using dried gotu kola leaves and then divided into two bottles of 200 ml of methanol and N-hexane solution and then macerated for 3 days. . After the maceration process is complete, a thick extract of gotu kola leaves is produced and then continued with testing for alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins which will later get results that aim to be the first step to determine secondary metabolite compounds and be useful as information on the utilization of the efficacy of gotu kola leaves as well as research in biology and chemistry.

Cheese is a food fermented by lactic acid bacteria and fungi. Cheese has many important nutrients and is high in energy. The type of milk used (species, lactation stage, full fat, low fat, or skim), the manufacturing process, and, to a lesser extent, the air-insoluble nutritional quality of the milk (coagulated casein, In cheese curds, colloidal minerals, fat, and fat-soluble vitamins remain, while the air-soluble components of milk are whey protein, lactose, vitamins, and air-soluble minerals. But the loss of air-soluble B vitamins can be compensated by microbial synthesis during cooking to a certain extent .The biological proteins of cheese are very beneficial.The protein content of cheese ranges from 4 to 40%, depending on the variety, and is usually higher than the fat.Therefore, before consumption, cheese proteins break down in large quantities, and this has an impact on the proteolytic function of the intestine. The coagulation process takes fifteen to thirty minutes. The milk will coagulate into curd and then be reheated at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

One of the consequences of poor nutritional management in toddlers is stunting. One nutritious alternative food to prevent stunting at a relatively cheaper price is sweet corn. Sweet corn is increasingly popular and widely consumed because it has a sweeter taste than regular corn (Kartika, 2019). Siswono (2004 in Surtinah, 2013) reported that the sugar content of the master sweet variety is 16 – 18%, close to the sugar content of cane, namely 19%. Sweet corn contains 96 cal Energy, 3.5 g Protein, 1.0 g Fat, 22.8 g Carbohydrates, 3.0 mg Calcium, 111 mg Phosphorus, 0.7 mg Iron, Vitamin A 400 SI, Vitamin B 0, 15 mg, Vitamin C 12.0 mg, and water 72.7 g Iskandar, 2006). This service activity was carried out at the Kampung Jawa Village Hall, Blangkejeren District, Gayo Lues Regency. The parties involved in this activity were lecturers from the Agrotechnology and Forestry study program, PSDKU Gayo Lues, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University as resource persons, as well as the Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry study program, Faculty of Agriculture, Gunung Leuser University, Aceh Kutacane, village midwives as partners, village heads as facilitators and the village community. Javanese Village as a participant. Survey of activity locations, socialization of service activities, implementation of service activities, evaluation of service activities. The conclusions from this activity are: 1. Regarding the causes, characteristics, dangers and prevention of stunting by related parties, this is one of the first steps in efforts to improve the nutrition of pregnant women and toddlers in the Kampung Jawa Village community. 2. Sweet corn is an alternative food source that can be consumed by pregnant women and toddlers to prevent stunting. 3. This activity attracts the attention of mothers participating in socialization and Posyandu in Kampung Jawa Village and can increase their knowledge about preventing and handling stunting.

This study aims to explore the role of nutrition in disease prevention and identify the factors influencing the nutritional status of the population in Indonesia. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this research analyzes scientific literature and secondary data from official sources such as the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and the Indonesian Ministry of Health. The analysis results indicate that macro and micronutrients, such as complex carbohydrates, plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals, play a significant role in reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Mediterranean diet and plant-based eating patterns have proven effective in improving health and preventing disease. However, Indonesia faces complex nutritional challenges, including a high prevalence of stunting in children and rising obesity rates in adults. Stunting is primarily caused by limited access to nutritious food and lack of nutritional knowledge, while obesity is associated with high-calorie diets and low physical activity. This study suggests increasing nutrition education, access to nutritious food, and promoting healthy lifestyles as essential steps to address nutritional problems in Indonesia and improve the overall quality of life.  

One of the plants that is believed to help increase breast milk production is the Moringa leaf (Moringa oleifera). This plant is known as the "miracle tree" because of its very complete nutritional content, such as vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, and protein. In addition, Moringa leaves also contain phytochemical compounds that function as galactagogues, which are substances that stimulate breast milk production. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving Moringa leaves on the smoothness of breast milk production in postpartum mothers in Pilar Jaya Village, Rusip Antara District, Central Aceh Regency in 2022. The type of research is Quasi-experimental with a quantitative research design, to explain, test the relationship between variables, and to find out whether there is an effect of giving boiled Moringa leaves on the smoothness of breast milk in postpartum mothers in Pilar Jaya Village, Rusip Antara District, Central Aceh Regency. This research was conducted in Pilar Jaya Village, Rusip Antara District, Central Aceh Regency. Central Aceh in 2022. The population in this study was 20 people, then the sample was part of the entire object studied and was considered to represent the entire population. The number of samples used was 20 people using the Simple Total Sampling technique, the results of the study using the Wilcoxon statistical test with a significance level of sig α 0.05 obtained a p-value of 0.000 <0.05 with a Z value of -3.754 which means there is a difference before being given boiled moringa leaves and after being given boiled moringa leaves on the Smoothness of Breast Milk in Postpartum Mothers in Pilar Jaya Village, Rusip Antara District, Central Aceh Regency in 2022.

The skin's primary function is to act as a barrier against environmental insults, and its unique structure reflects this. The skin consists of two layers: the outer epidermis layer is highly cellular and provides a barrier function, and the inner dermal layer ensures strength and elasticity and provides nutritional support to the epidermis. Normal skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C, which supports important and well-known functions, stimulates collagen synthesis and aids in antioxidant protection against UV damage. This knowledge is often used as a rationale for adding vitamin C to topical applications, but the efficacy of such treatment, compared with optimizing dietary vitamin C intake, remains poorly understood. This review discusses the potential role of vitamin C in skin health and summarizes in vitro and in vivo research to date. We compare the efficacy of vitamin C nutritional intake versus topical application, identify areas where a lack of evidence limits our understanding of the potential benefits of vitamin C on skin health, and suggest which skin properties are most likely to benefit from increased vitamin C nutrition. that the effect of vitamin C on pigmentation has positive results, namely brightening the skin. several treatments for pigment disorders, in this case the management of melasm and lentigo senilis using vitamin C for systemic treatment.

The red chili plant (Capsicum annuum) is a horticultural plant that has high economic value. Red chilies can ward off free radicals, besides red chilies contain vitamin A. The need for red chilies continues to increase, but the availability of red chilies is still very low compared to the demand and needs of the community. Therefore, to increase the availability of chilies, the growth of red chili plants (Capsicum annuum) is an important subject in modern agriculture, with the use of organic fertilizer being a significant research focus in an effort to increase productivity and plant health. This research aims to evaluate the effect of organic fertilizer on the growth of red chili plants.

Beauty has become a social goal that many people dream of, with a perfect body, face and skin considered the key to self-confidence and social status. However, beauty procedures that are often performed in an unhealthy manner, especially extreme diets or neglecting proper nutrition, can lead to skin problems and premature aging. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of nutrition on skin health, focusing on the role of nutrition in maintaining beauty and preventing premature aging. The research method used was descriptive qualitative research where information was collected through observation and interviews with nutritionist. The results showed that a healthy and balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Certain nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, E, omega-3 fatty acids and protein, play a special role in skin care. On the other hand, an unhealthy diet, especially fast food that is high in fat and sugar, can lead to skin problems such as acne and premature aging. Therefore, it is important for us to pay attention to our diet and choose the right foods to maintain healthy and beautiful skin.

The increasing Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a world health crisis. The Covid-19 virus can attack various age groups, starting from babies, toddlers, children, elementary school children, adults and even those who are very vulnerable, namely the elderly and elderly. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a balanced nutritional menu during childhood. covid-19 pandemic. This means that every food menu must include complete nutrition, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, as well as micronutrients from vitamins and minerals. Therefore, it is necessary to provide education through counseling about balanced nutrition for adults during the Covid-19 pandemic. This activity will be carried out on March 25 2022 in V-A Hamlet, Sambi Rejo Village, Binjai District. This extension targets 30 hamlet communities. The activity organizer started the education by explaining about balanced nutrition, Covid-19, and sources of nutrients that can be consumed during the Covid-19 pandemic to increase immunity and recovery. The activity organizer provided counseling for approximately 60 minutes and continued with a question and answer session. In this session, 5 people asked questions and discussed their experiences in consuming certain sources of nutrients during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The problem of stunting among toddlers in Indonesia is still the focus of the public health agenda. Evaluation of stunting prevention programs is needed to identify program barriers and ensure their effectiveness in overcoming the problem of stunting in toddlers. To evaluate stunting prevention programs for toddlers in Indonesia and to provide recommendations and solutions in overcoming the problem of stunting in toddlers through a comprehensive approach involving various aspects of health and nutrition. The research method is a Systematic Literature Review, with data sources received from journals and research results published on Google Scholar, with journal criteria that match the research topic, using Indonesian and English, published in the last 5 years (2019-2023). The stunting prevention program for toddlers in Indonesia has been carried out with various activities such as monitoring toddlers, providing PMT, health education, nutritional counseling, and providing vitamins and minerals. Even though the program has been implemented, there are still obstacles such as delays in disbursement of BOK funds and lack of program effectiveness. Evaluation of this program is important to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the program in dealing with stunting in toddlers. It is important to carry out stunting prevention programs for toddlers in Indonesia to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the program in dealing with stunting problems. Solutions to overcome stunting require a comprehensive approach that includes access to nutritious food, nutrition education, access to health services, and improved sanitation.

One of the consequences of poor nutritional management in toddlers is stunting. One nutritious alternative food to prevent stunting at a relatively cheaper price is sweet corn. Sweet corn is increasingly popular and widely consumed because it has a sweeter taste than regular corn (Kartika, 2019). Siswono (2004 in Surtinah, 2013) reported that the sugar content of the master sweet variety is 16 – 18%, close to the sugar content of cane, namely 19%. Sweet corn contains 96 cal Energy, 3.5 g Protein, 1.0 g Fat, 22.8 g Carbohydrates, 3.0 mg Calcium, 111 mg Phosphorus, 0.7 mg Iron, Vitamin A 400 SI, Vitamin B 0, 15 mg, Vitamin C 12.0 mg, and water 72.7 g Iskandar, 2006). This service activity was carried out at the Kampung Jawa Village Hall, Blangkejeren District, Gayo Lues Regency. The parties involved in this activity were lecturers from the Agrotechnology and Forestry study program, PSDKU Gayo Lues, Faculty of Agriculture, Syiah Kuala University as resource persons, as well as the Agrotechnology and Animal Husbandry study program, Faculty of Agriculture, Gunung Leuser University, Aceh Kutacane, village midwives as partners, village heads as facilitators and the village community. Javanese Village as a participant. Survey of activity locations, socialization of service activities, implementation of service activities, evaluation of service activities. The conclusions from this activity are: 1. Regarding the causes, characteristics, dangers and prevention of stunting by related parties, this is one of the first steps in efforts to improve the nutrition of pregnant women and toddlers in the Kampung Jawa Village community. 2. Sweet corn is an alternative food source that can be consumed by pregnant women and toddlers to prevent stunting. 3. This activity attracts the attention of mothers participating in socialization and Posyandu in Kampung Jawa Village and can increase their knowledge about preventing and handling stunting.

Red rose (Rosa damascena Mill) is one of the plant that can be easily found in Indonesia. The corolla of red roses contains natural dyes, namely anthocyanins which can be used as food coloring and the function as antioxidants or counteract free radicals. The corrola of red roses is used as a raw material in distillation of rose water. Rose water distillation poduces is a dark red liquid. This liquid waste has not been utilized optimally. Therefore, that further research is needed to determine the chemical content in it. So that the expected outcome of this research is the best chemical and sensory analysis of red rose water distillation waste based on it's antioxidant activity. The research design used a 2 factor factorial completely randomized design (CRD). The first factor is the variation of the distillation method while the second factor is the heating temperature of the red rose water waste (heated waste). The optimal treatment result was a combination of steam distillation method variations and 70°C heating temperature with following results obtained : 77,32% RSH DPPH, 61,02% FRAP value, 71,20 mg/g vitamin C, 4,58 mg  total phenol.GAE/ g, pH 4,15, anthocyanin 121,93 mg/g, brightness 27,23 (*L), red-green chromatic 7,13 (*a), blue-yellow chromatic 7,54 (*b). Sensory analysis of color was 4.36 (deep red), other scents were 2.47 (slightly sour), rose aroma was 3.64 (strong), and overall preference was 3.75 (liked).

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for humans, especially toddlers, because this nutrient is very important and our food consumption tends to be insufficient and still low so it must be met from the outside. In children under five due to vitamin A deficiency will increase pain and death, easily exposed to infectious diseases, such as diarrhea, pneumonia, pneumonia and finally death.This community service objective aims to educate the benefits of vitamins and implement the provision of vitamin A as a government program every February and August. Vitamin A is given directly in the toddler class along with posyandu activities.Community Service Results The results of community service show the implementation of vitamin A provision to toddlers at the Melati Posyandu in Cibangkang Hamlet, Ragatunjung Village, Paguyangan District, Brebes Regency in 2023 there will be 51 toddlers. 42 of them received high-dose red capsules, while 5 received low lecturer blue capsules and 4 others did not get them because they were not old enough.

Carrots are a type of tuber vegetable that is rich in antioxidant compounds, including vitamin C and beta carotene. One of the functions of antioxidants is to protect pancreatic beta cells from free radical attacks and is also a vasodilator in preventing cardiovascular disorders Damage to pancreatic beta cells can result in high blood glucose levels. Carrots have a taste are not pleasant to consume, so they are made in stick form, which is a snack that is easy to consume every day with a delicious taste and is effective in controlling blood glucose levels. The aim of this activity is to increase the knowledge, skills of PKK’s mother in Temulus about the benefits of carrots and how to process them into healthy sticks so they are delicious to consume. The methods used are descriptive, explanation, discussion and practice. The result of this activity was an increase in knowledge from the good category of 10% (3 people) to 46.67% (14 people) with a total of 30 participants. The conclusion of this activity is the increasing knowledge of PKK mothers in Temulus about the benefits of carrots as controlling blood glucose levels and increasing the skills of PKK mothers in Temulas in processing carrots into healthy sticks to control blood glucose levels.

Pineapple or which has the Latin name Ananas Comosus L. MERR has two main ingredients, namely vitamin C and manganese. Vitamin C is very important for the growth and development of the immune system and can help the absorption of iron from food, meanwhile manganese is a natural mineral that has antioxidant properties or can ward off evil compounds in the body and help increase the body's immunity to avoid the Covid-19 disease outbreak.. Therefore, researchers are interested in researching pineapple juice, because what people consume every day is pineapple juice. The aim of this research was to determine the levels of vitamin C in pineapple juice (Ananas comosus L. MERR) and whether the vitamin C content in pineapple juice (Ananas comosus L. MERR) can meet daily nutritional adequacy rates. This research method uses quantitative methods. Where is the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable is pineapple filtrate and the dependent variable is vitamin C content. The parameters of this research are vitamin C levels using the UV Spectrophotometry method. The conclusion of this study shows that the results of the examination of pineapple juice levels are 54.6816  21.6678 mcg/g, and the vitamin C content in pineapple juice can meet the daily nutritional adequacy figure, namely 33 mg to 76 mg.

Not consuming enough fruit and vegetables can result in the body experiencing a lack of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber, which can lead to various diseases. Objective The aim of the research is to determine the success of the influence of puzzle media education on vegetable and fruit consumption on increasing students' knowledge and actions at SDN Alur Cincicn, Pintu Rime Gayo District, Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh Province. Method uses a quasi-experiment with a one group pre-test approach, a design test, namely measurements carried out before and after the intervention to see the results of changes. The score obtained from the attitude pre-test was 3.77 and the average post-test score was 7.87. The score obtained from the pre-test action regarding vegetable and fruit consumption was 6.67 and the average post-test score was 9.00. It is hoped that the school will collaborate with the Health Service and the nearest Community Health Center to pay more attention to the importance of nutrition education in schools to help increase students' knowledge about the importance of consuming fruit and vegetables as part of efforts to improve the quality of students at regional and national levels.