Maulana Yusuf Alkandahri, Farhamzah, Dedy Frianto, Maya Arfania, Eko Sri Wahyuningsih, Nia Yuniarsih

SOSIALISASI PEMANFAATAN TUMBUHAN CEP-CEPAN (Castanopsis costata) SEBAGAI NEFROPROTEKTIF KEPADA MASYARAKAT KARAWANG

Introduction

Sosialisasi pemanfaatan tumbuhan cep-cepan (castanopsis costata) sebagai nefroprotektif kepada masyarakat karawang. Dapatkan pengetahuan tentang pemanfaatan tumbuhan Cep-cepan (Castanopsis costata) sebagai nefroprotektif alami. Sosialisasi edukasi bagi masyarakat Karawang.

Abstract

Nefrotoksisitas dapat didefinisikan sebagai penyakit ginjal atau disfungsi yang timbul sebagai akibat langsung atau tidak langsung dari paparan obat-obatan, dan bahan kimia industri atau lingkungan. Nefrotoksisitas dapat dicegah dengan pemberian obat nefroprotektif. Tumbuhan cep cepan (Castanopsis costata (Blume) A.DC.) yang merupakan famili Fagaceae sering digunakan sebagai obat gangguan fungsi ginjal oleh masyarakat suku Karo di Medan, Sumatera Utara, namun penggunaannya masih bersifat turun-temurun. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pengetahuan kepada masyarakat mengenai Pemanfaatan Tumbuhan Cep-cepan (Castanopsis costata) Sebagai Nefroprotektif. Kegiatan ini dilakukan pada Sabtu, 28 Juni 2025 menggunakan metode edukasi/ceramah langsung kepada masyarakat yang ada di Kampung Nagasari, Desa Karangsari, Kecamatan Purwasari, Kabupaten Karawang, Jawa Barat. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilakukan, seluruh masyarakat yang ada di Kampung Nagasari, Desa Karangsari, Purwasari, Karawang yang hadir dalam kegiatan ini telah memahami dan mengerti tentang penyakit ginjal, pengobatan penyakit ginjal, dan pemanfaatan tanaman Cep cepan sebagai nefroprotektif alami.

Review

The submitted work, "SOSIALISASI PEMANFAATAN TUMBUHAN CEP-CEPAN (Castanopsis costata) SEBAGAI NEFROPROTEKTIF KEPADA MASYARAKAT KARAWANG," presents a relevant and commendable community engagement initiative. The abstract effectively highlights the significant public health issue of nephrotoxicity and introduces *Castanopsis costata* (Cep-cepan) as a traditionally used plant by the Karo community for kidney dysfunction. The core objective of transferring this ethnobotanical knowledge to the Karawang community is well-articulated, demonstrating a clear focus on bridging traditional wisdom with contemporary health awareness. This effort to empower communities through local resources for health management is particularly valuable in settings where access to healthcare may be varied. The strength of this activity lies in its direct, participatory approach. By utilizing an educational/lecture methodology, the initiative successfully disseminated critical information regarding kidney diseases, their treatment, and the specific application of Cep-cepan as a natural nephroprotective to the residents of Kampung Nagasari. The reported outcome, indicating that all attending community members understood the information presented, suggests an immediate positive impact on knowledge acquisition. This hands-on method of community education is an effective way to translate traditional medicinal plant knowledge into practical health benefits for a local population. While the reported success in community understanding is a positive indicator, the abstract could be strengthened by providing more explicit details on how this "understanding" was measured or assessed. Future publications stemming from this work would benefit from incorporating quantitative data on knowledge transfer, perhaps through pre- and post-intervention assessments, to provide more robust evidence of impact. Furthermore, while the socialization aspect is crucial, outlining potential future steps, such as scientific validation of *Castanopsis costata*'s nephroprotective claims or follow-up on community adoption of the practice, would enhance the scientific trajectory of this valuable community service. Overall, this is a well-intentioned and impactful outreach activity that lays a foundation for future research and broader application of traditional medicine.

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