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Hypertension is a disease whose prevalence continues to increase and occurs frequently in the elderly. The severity of hypertension is often linked to non-adherence to medication consumption. The objective of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of the elderly and their caregivers regarding the use of herbal therapy as a reliable and effective complementary treatment for controlling blood pressure. The activity was conducted through health education and practical demonstrations involving 29 participants. The main instrument that used in the health education was a leaflet. The results of the pre- and post-activity assessment showed an average increase in knowledge scores regarding herbal therapy for blood pressure control. In conclusion, this community service activity successfully enhanced the health literacy and practical skills of the elderly in utilizing evidence-based herbal therapy to lower blood pressure. Further effort is needed to achieve comprehensive and self-managed blood pressure control in elderly.

Complementary therapy is increasingly receiving attention as an alternative approach in supporting the healing process and improving the quality of life of the community. One of the therapies that is popular among the people is cupping, which is known as a traditional method with a spiritual basis and extensive health benefits. This community service activity aims to introduce cupping therapy and increase public understanding of the basic principles, benefits, and safety aspects in practice. The activity will be carried out in August 2025 by directly involving the community through the method of health education lectures and case discussions in the field. The counseling material includes the history of cupping, medical indications, implementation procedures, and the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the device and the therapeutic environment. People's motivations in choosing complementary therapy, especially cupping include affordable cost factors, therapist friendliness, family support, religious beliefs, and belief in the effectiveness of natural remedies. The results showed a significant increase in the knowledge and awareness of the community, especially students, regarding cupping therapy as part of a safe and beneficial complementary approach. The conclusion of this activity emphasizes that education about complementary therapies, especially cupping, can be an effective strategy in expanding public health insights and encouraging the wise and responsible use of traditional therapies.

Free association among adolescents is a social problem that is increasingly worrying, especially in the current era of globalization. Adolescents' lack of understanding regarding behavioral boundaries in social interactions can have various negative impacts, both physically, psychologically, and socially. To address this, this community service activity was conducted with the aim of providing education about the dangers of free association to students of MA Mathla'ul Anwar Pandeglang. A total of 25 students participated in this activity. The media used was a snakes and ladders game that had been educationally modified to suit the material presented. The implementation method included interactive lectures, educational games, group discussions, and learning evaluations through pre- and post-tests. The results of the activity showed a 34% increase in students' understanding of the dangers of free association after participating in the entire series of activities. In addition, the snakes and ladders game media proved effective as a fun learning tool and was able to increase active student participation. This game also helped students more easily understand and remember the material presented. With this creative and participatory approach, it is hoped that education about healthy associations and adolescent character can be better accepted and implemented in everyday life. This activity is expected to become an alternative model for character education in schools and can be implemented sustainably in various educational institutions.

Vaginal discharge or flour albus is an excessive discharge from the vagina that is not menstrual blood. Pathological fluoride albus caused by vaginal infections (fungi, bacteria, parasites, viruses). The prevalence of causes is 25%-50 candidiasis, 20%-40% bacterial vaginosis and 5%-15% trichomoniasis. The characteristics of pathological vaginal discharge are smelly, itchy, yellowish or greenish, thick and cloudy and large in quantity. If this condition does not receive immediate treatment, it will have a negative impact on women's health. Infection will develop and affect the function of the reproductive organs. Medical treatment efforts include administering drugs in the form of capsules, tablets and ovules (vaginal tablets). Meanwhile, for non-medical or complementary therapy, betel leaf decoction can be used (Dame, 2023). The aim of this outreach is to provide education about the benefits of boiled betel leaves for vaginal discharge in women of childbearing age. The activity was carried out at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall in July 2024, the subject was women of childbearing age in at the Nyalabu Daya Pamekasan village hall. Activity results: Counseling participants learned about the benefits of boiled betel leaf water for vaginal discharge. The results of the questionnaire measuring knowledge before and after counseling showed an increase in knowledge of women of childbearing age by an average of 94%. It is hoped that women of childbearing age can maintain personal hygiene to prevent vaginal discharge and can use boiled water from betel leaves to treat vaginal discharge that occurs.