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Family Medicinal Plants (TOGA) are one form of natural resource utilization that can be used as an alternative traditional medicine as well as an effort to improve public health. Medicinal plants are widely used by the community because they are easy to obtain, relatively safe, and have lower costs compared to modern medical drugs. This study aims to examine the utilization of TOGA plants as an effort to improve the health of the people of Kudu Ganting Village through a literature study approach. The method used was a literature review by examining various scientific sources such as books, journals, and research reports related to family medicinal plants. The results of the study indicate that plants such as ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, temulawak, and betel leaves provide various health benefits, including improving body immunity, treating digestive disorders, and functioning as natural antiseptics. Therefore, the utilization of TOGA plants can serve as an effort to improve community health while also making productive use of home yard land.

Herpes zoster is a skin infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by unilateral skin lesions corresponding to dermatome distribution and complaints of pain or itching. This disease is more common in adults and the elderly, especially in individuals with reduced immunity due to stress or work overload. A case was reported of a 40-year-old woman who worked as a nurse and came to a primary health care facility complaining of itching and red spots on her right breast area that had spread to the surrounding area two weeks before the examination and had worsened in the last few days. Physical examination revealed unilateral red skin lesions in a dermatomal pattern without crossing the midline of the body, consistent with the early phase of herpes zoster. Management was comprehensive, including medication, patient education about the disease and skin care, prevention of complications, and family support. A holistic approach is necessary to improve the success of therapy and the patient's quality of life.

The normal flora of chickens refers to the microbial communities that naturally inhabit the gastrointestinal tract and body surfaces of chickens, playing a crucial role in health, digestion, and immunity. This community consists of beneficial bacteria such as Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Bacillus, which assist in feed fermentation, vitamin synthesis, and inhibition of pathogenic growth. Additionally, the normal flora may include potential pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Campylobacter, which can cause diseases if microbial balance is disrupted. The diversity and balance of the microbiota are influenced by various abiotic factors, including feed quality, access to clean water, ambient temperature, humidity, and environmental hygiene. Biotic factors, such as microbial interactions, rearing systems, and contact with other animals, also play a significant role in determining microbial composition. Several studies have shown that the use of feed additives, such as probiotics and phytogenics, can enhance populations of beneficial bacteria while suppressing pathogenic bacteria. Extensive rearing systems, which provide chickens with more space and exposure to natural environments, tend to increase microbiota diversity compared to semi-intensive systems with more restricted conditions. Understanding these factors is essential for developing effective health management strategies and optimizing safe and sustainable poultry production.

Immunity to one disease in a child does not mean immunity to other diseases. Immunization is a way to increase a person's immunity, such as when a child is actively fighting a disease in his body. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between husband's support and mothers' attitudes towards immunization of newborns in Denai Sarang Burung Pantai Labu Village in 2023. In this study a cross-sectional technique was used. Cross sectional techniques are used to study the dynamics of the relationship between risk and impact variables by accessing, viewing or collecting data at once. Total population 45. Results of research on the relationship between husband's support and mother's attitude. Implementation of infant immunization in Denai Sarang Burung Village.

Immunization is an effort to provide immunity to infants and children by introducing vaccines into the body. This vaccine stimulates the body to produce antibodies that function to prevent certain diseases. The coverage of Complete Basic Immunization in Banda Aceh City/District from 2022 to 2024 has decreased each year by (43.9%) in 2022, (37.8%) in 2023, and (34.9%) in 2024. The immunization coverage is still very low and below the national target of (95%). To determine the factors influencing maternal behavior in basic immunization within the working area of the Banda Aceh City Health Center. Research. Quantitative research with a Cross Sectional Study approach using primary data. The population in this study consists of all mothers with infants aged 6-11 months within the working area of the Banda Aceh City Health Center. The sample in this study consisted of 200 respondents, with data collection methods using questionnaires and analyzed univariately to describe the distribution and proportion, as well as bivariately. Bivariate data analysis with Spearman correlation test. This study found a relationship between each variable and maternal behavior regarding basic immunization with the variables Attitude Toward Immunization (p=0.000), Subjective Norm of Immunization (p=0.000), Perceived Behavioral Control of Immunization (p=0.000), Actual Behavioral Control of Immunization (p=0.000). All variables are related to maternal behavior in basic immunization within the working area of the Banda Aceh City health center.

Herpes zoster and crusted scabies are dermatological conditions that pose a higher risk and clinical severity in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with chronic comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. This case report presents a 55-year-old woman with painful vesicular eruptions on the right neck and generalized thick, crusted, itchy plaques across the body. She had a longstanding history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Clinical diagnosis of herpes zoster and crusted scabies was confirmed through physical examination and KOH microscopic testing, which identified Sarcoptes scabiei. The patient was treated with oral acyclovir, topical permethrin, and supportive therapy to manage pain and prevent secondary infections. The coexistence of herpes zoster and crusted scabies in a diabetic patient highlights the role of impaired immunity in disease severity and presentation. Early recognition and integrated management are essential to improve prognosis and prevent complications.

This community service program aims to develop nutraceutical-based health products from temu mangga (Curcuma mangga Val.van Zip) and probiotics, called "TEMAPRO". Research and socialization were conducted in Pulau Semambu Village, South Sumatra, targeting village mothers who have limited knowledge about the benefits of herbs and probiotics. Temu mangga, which is traditionally consumed as a salad and herbal medicine, contains various active compounds that have the potential as antioxidants and anti-cancer. Combined with the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus, this product is expected to support digestive health and increase body immunity. Implementation methods include education, training in making temu mangga extract, mixing with probiotics, and product packaging techniques. The results of the activities showed an increase in community understanding and skills in processing local materials into health products with economic value. It is hoped that "TEMAPRO" will not only improve the quality of public health, but also open up business opportunities in the village through local nutraceutical products.

B lymphocyte cells and T lymphocyte cells are two important types of cells in the human body's immune system. B Lymphocyte cells are responsible for producing antibodies that identify and help eliminate pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses. They also play a role in the adaptive immune response and can become memory cells, allowing the body to respond more quickly if exposed to the same pathogen in the future. T lymphocytes on the other hand, function in the recognition and destruction of cells infected by viruses as well as in regulating the immune response. T cells can be divided into several subtypes, including cytotoxic T cells, which directly destroy infected cells, and helper T cells, which help coordinate the immune response by secreting cytokines. These two types of cells work together to provide effective protection against infection and contribute to immunological memory, which is important for long-term immunity

Cashew leaves or also called monkey guava are known by many people, especially in Southeast Sulawesi and are believed to have a number of health benefits but are still rarely known by some people. This study aims to determine the profile of secondary metabolite content and determine the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of cashew leaves (Anacardium occidentale Linn) using the extraction method by maceration. The extraction process of old cashew leaves is carried out by the maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent for 3 days of soaking and stirring every 24 hours, then concentration is carried out through the evaporation process. Phytochemical testing includes identification of alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, steroids/triterpenoids and saponins, as well as testing antioxidant activity using the DPPH method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl). The results showed that the extract of cashew leaves (Anacardium occidentale Linn) strongly positive contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, steroids and saponins. Based on the results of the IC50 calculation, 96% ethanol extract has the highest antioxidant activity at a concentration of 14.35 ppm (µg/mL) with a very high category. The content of secondary metabolites and very high antioxidant activity from the results obtained, explain that cashew nuts have the potential to increase body immunity and can be used in various antioxidant food products so that cashew leaves are more economically valuable for the community.

Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources, many plants can grow well in this country. Plants are very useful for humans, because plants are a source of food and medicine for humans. The development of the era makes herbal plants not only used as medicinal ingredients, but can also be used as food ingredients. Many herbal plants can be used for food ingredients, one of which is the binahong plant ( anredera cordifolia ). Binahong plants grow creeping and easy to grow anywhere . Usually found in people's yards for fences, besides that it can be consumed to increase body immunity by boiling and then drinking. All parts of the binahong plant can be used for medicine. Binahong leaves contain alkaloid compounds, flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins and antarquinones.

The immunity of Ploso Village residents is experiencing a decline, marked by increasing complaints of fever, dizziness and flu as a result of the current transition. Based on this, this service is carried out to utilize TOGA which has been planted by residents in their yards into a drink that can increase the body's immunity because it contains antioxidant compounds. This activity was carried out in Ploso Village in February-March 2024. Using socialization, discussion, practice and evaluation methods. Participants who took part in this training were women from PKK Prima Sejahtera. The results of this activity are 1) Participants understand that the bioactive compounds found in several plants can be used as drinks/wedang to increase the body's immunity. 2) Participants can make spiced wedang from TOGA grown in their yard. 3) Participants are very enthusiastic about this service activity.

The realization of a healthy school starts with students' habits of implementing a clean and healthy PHBS lifestyle, health is the main foundation in supporting an optimal learning process, in implementing clean and healthy living behavior and also one of the main factors driving good and correct PHBS for students is teacher, improving a person's quality of life is those who pay attention to the condition of their body, by diligently exercising, eating healthy food, and getting enough sleep, strategies for implementing a clean and healthy lifestyle at SDN Kunir Lor 3, and how this can contribute positively to health and student immunity, unhealthy student lifestyles such as students who usually eat instant food, junk food and unclean student habits. Seeing the situation of students who are unhealthy and lack immunity, we have the initiative to create a healthy lifestyle work program for students by means of exercise and bring supplies. Through direct analysis surveys before and after implementing the exercise program and bringing provisions, a decrease in the level of boredom and laziness among students was seen. The success of the gymnastics and carrying provisions program at SDN Kunir Lor 3 has been a positive experience. This positive experience has sparked interest in the integration of gymnastics and carrying provisions into educators' routines as a method for improving the quality of education.

Vaccination can increase the body's immunity and fight infectious diseases. The level of health of the Indonesian people is decreasing due to the high infant mortality rate, and one effort to overcome this is with a vaccination program for babies and young children. But this program still faces a problem: opposition from parents. Some say that parents' reluctance to vaccinate is caused by people's misunderstanding about vaccines, lack of education, lack of knowledge about vaccines, and the distance between Posyandu Nilla A and Posyandu Nila B, some argue that it is the same whether they want to carry out immunization or not, they will still experience fever, some say the reason is related to religion. This intervention aims to provide education to mothers who do not have access to basic health services. The method used is a lecture method using booklet media which provides direct information to mothers of babies and young children through open interaction. The results of the intervention showed that 81.0% of mothers had good knowledge and 19.0% of mothers had poor knowledge. The conclusion from this intervention is that most mothers know about vaccinations for their children, and it is hoped that good knowledge can help support good vaccinations for their children

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.

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by increased glucose levels in the blood. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, controls glucose levels in the blood by regulating its production and storage (Smeltzer and Bare, 2019). Diabetes Mellitus occurs if the pancreas produces little or no insulin so that the sufferer is forever dependent on external insulin, or if the pancreas continues to produce insulin but the body develops immunity to its effects. Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by increased blood glucose, which results in decreased blood circulation to cells and decreased nerve cell function. Initial symptoms are paresthesia (prickling, tingling or increased sensitivity) and burning (especially at night). As neuropathy increases, the feet feel numb (numb). Decreased sensitivity to pain and temperature puts neuropathy sufferers at risk of experiencing injury and infection in the feet without knowing it (Smeltzer and Bare, 2019). Foot exercises are activities or exercises carried out by Diabetes Mellitus patients which aim to improve blood circulation so that nutrition reaches the tissues more smoothly, strengthen small muscles, calf muscles and thigh muscles, and overcome the limited joint movement often experienced by Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Method: The method for writing this final scientific paper is a literature review by examining journals that discuss the effect of diabetic foot exercises on reducing neuropathy symptoms in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Results: Based on the results of the implementation carried out by the author, namely encouraging patients to carry out routine extremity movements, namely by carrying out diabetes foot exercise therapy for three consecutive days from 09 to 11 January 2024, differences were found between conditions before and after implementation. The patient data before implementation was that the patient said both feet often felt tingling, the patient said both feet sometimes felt like they were numb, the results of scoring symptoms of diabetic neuropathy were 4, while the patient data after implementation was that the patient complained of tingling both times and feeling like numbness. begins to decrease and the results of scoring symptoms of diabetic neuropathy have decreased, namely to a value of 2, so it can be concluded that there is an influence of diabetic foot exercise therapy on reducing symptoms of diabetic neuropathy in diabetes mellitus sufferers. This is in accordance with the journal that the author studied, namely according to Febrina Angraini S, 2020.

Herbal plants or often known as TOGA family medicinal plants are very diverse, the benefits of this family of medicinal plants are very diverse, ranging from curing flu to other serious illnesses. In life from ancient times until now, there are known methods of treatment, both chemical and herbal/traditional. Bay leaf is a plant with the Latin name Syzygium polyanthum which is one of the herbs most often used in traditional Indonesian cooking. Not only delicious food, the benefits of bay leaves also penetrate the world of health and beauty in the form of leaf decoction and bay leaf extract. Bay leaf extract also has benefits as a natural insecticide. One way to improve the body's immune system is by consuming substances or substances that are immunomodulatory. Immunomodulators are substances or drugs that can modulate the function and activity of the immune system. Immunomodulators can be obtained from traditional medicinal plants, such as turmeric, ginger and galangal. These three plants are native to Indonesia and have been used for generations to relieve various diseases. The aim of this community service activity is to provide education to elderly people about the use of bay leaves and galangal in relation to immunity and natural insecticides at Posyandu Beringin V, West Kedungwuni District.

Increased food production requires fertilizers and pesticides. Fertilizers are used to increase soil fertility and pesticides are used to eradicate pests in food crops and plantations. Problems of farmers in Pucak Village, Kec. Tompobulu as a partner does not know the level of exposure to pesticides, does not know the impact of pesticides on health problems and does not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when spraying. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of the use of fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, (2) Provision of PPE in the form of masks and gloves in fertilizing and spraying pesticides. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy fertilizing and pesticide spraying management, (2) Provision of PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers. Abstract: Increasing food production requires fertilizer and pesticides. Fertilizer is used to increase soil fertility. Fertilizer has a negative impact in the form of disease and poisoning on farmers in Borisallo Village, Kec. Parangloe, Kab. Gowa as a partner does not yet know how to prevent exposure to organic fertilizers on health, there is no provision of micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) as an increase in body immunity and detoxification of fertilizer exposure poisoning and there is no availability of Personal Protective Equipment in managing fertilizers in the form of masks and gloves for farmers. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on preventing fertilizer exposure to farmers, (2) Providing micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) to increase body immunity and detoxify fertilizer poisons, (3) Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of masks and gloves when carrying out inorganic fertilization on farmers. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using organic fertilizer on health, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy management of fertilization and pesticide spraying, (2) providing micronutrients and explaining sources of other food ingredients containing micronutrients in their environment, (3) Providing PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers

Increased food production requires fertilizers and pesticides. Fertilizers are used to increase soil fertility and pesticides are used to eradicate pests in food crops and plantations. Problems of farmers in Pucak Village, Kec. Tompobulu as a partner does not know the level of exposure to pesticides, does not know the impact of pesticides on health problems and does not have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when spraying. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of the use of fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, (2) Provision of PPE in the form of masks and gloves in fertilizing and spraying pesticides. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using fertilizers and pesticides on the incidence of dermatitis, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy fertilizing and pesticide spraying management, (2) Provision of PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers. Abstract: Increasing food production requires fertilizer and pesticides. Fertilizer is used to increase soil fertility. Fertilizer has a negative impact in the form of disease and poisoning on farmers in Borisallo Village, Kec. Parangloe, Kab. Gowa as a partner does not yet know how to prevent exposure to organic fertilizers on health, there is no provision of micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) as an increase in body immunity and detoxification of fertilizer exposure poisoning and there is no availability of Personal Protective Equipment in managing fertilizers in the form of masks and gloves for farmers. The solutions are: (1) Counseling on preventing fertilizer exposure to farmers, (2) Providing micronutrient supplementation (Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron and Vitamin D) to increase body immunity and detoxify fertilizer poisons, (3) Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the form of masks and gloves when carrying out inorganic fertilization on farmers. The results of community service are (1) Counseling on prevention and the impact of using organic fertilizer on health, which is carried out by conducting home visits. Farmers experienced an average increase in knowledge of safe and healthy management of fertilization and pesticide spraying, (2) providing micronutrients and explaining sources of other food ingredients containing micronutrients in their environment, (3) Providing PPE, especially hats, masks and gloves to farmers

Fever is a condition where the body temperature increases from normal limits to a temperature of >38°C. Fever is a sign that body temperature has a process to fight infection, body temperature >37.5°C can be classified as fever which can be caused by auto-immunity and infection (Alwiyah et al, 2019). The aim of this research is to find out whether there is an effect of giving Aloe compresses. Vera on the body temperature of children in the working area of ​​the Kuma Health Center, Central Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency.This research was conducted using a quasi-experimental method with a one group pretest and posttest design. Sampling used accidental sampling technique with 12 subjekts. The intervention was carried out by giving an Aloe Vera compress for 20 minutes, measuring body temperature using a digital thermometer. The data analysis used is the Wilcoxon statistical test.The results of this study showed that there was a decrease in body temperature in the subjekts after the Aloe Vera compress was applied. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon test obtained a P value = 0.002 where (a=<0.05).The conclusion of the research is that there is an effect of giving Aloe Vera compresses on body temperature in children in the working area of ​​the Kuma Health Center, Central Tabukan District, Sangihe Islands Regency. It is hoped that parents will gain new knowledge to treat fever in children, not only using pharmacological measures but also using Aloe Vera as initial treatment for children with fever.

Medicinal plants are plants with positive pharmacological effects on the human body and are usually grown on a home or communal scale. These medicinal plants can then be used as traditional medicine which can be made easily. The plants chosen are usually plants that can be used to treat simple health problems such as flu and coughs. Medicinal plants can increase the body's immunity because they can prevent disease through the secondary metabolites they contain. In this service activity, two activities were carried out separately, namely socialization and planting medicinal plants with residents. The outreach was carried out to provide information to the residents of Medan Helvetia District regarding medicinal plants so that these medicinal plants can be useful after being planted. Planting is also carried out to increase awareness regarding land use, as well as being a starting point for residents in cultivating medicinal plants. This socialization on the use of family medicinal plants aims to provide information to the people of Kexamatan Medan Helvetia in using medicinal plants. It is hoped that this community service activity will help increase public knowledge about the importance of planting and utilizing medicinal plants to create a healthy society.