JAKARTA - The use of herbal medicines as part of the national health service system has again received serious attention through the implementation of the National Symposium by PT Industri Jamu and Pharmacy Sido Muncul Tbk (SIDO), in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, West Sumatra.
This activity raised the theme "Utilization of Herbal Medicine Towards a Healthy Indonesia" and was held at the Hall of Student Center M. Syaf, Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, Tuesday, April 15.
This national symposium aims to encourage jam science, namely a research-based scientific approach to the use of herbal medicines to integrate herbal medicines in formal health services.
This activity was attended by around 300 participants from various medical personnel, ranging from doctors, pharmacists, to other health practitioners. Adjusting to the times, this activity was held in a hybrid manner, namely online through the Zoom platform and offline at the event location.
The symposium presents six competent resource persons from various institutions and institutions, divided into two presentation sessions.
The first session presented three speakers. Deputy for Traditional Drug Supervision, Health Supplement, and Cosmetics from BPOM RI, apt. Mohamad Kashuri, S.S., M. Farm., explained the material regarding Indonesia's Traditional Medicines Supervision Policy in Supporting the Healthy Indonesia Program.
He emphasized the importance of strict but supportive regulations in ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines in society.
Then, the Director of Production and Distribution of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, Dita Novianti Sugandi Argadiredja, S.S., Apt., MM, conveyed the government's latest policy regarding the use of traditional medicines in national health services, strengthening the position of herbal medicine in complementary treatment systems and scientific evidence-based alternatives.
The session was closed by apt. Wahyu Widayani, S.S.S., Factory Head of PT Industri Jamu and Pharmacy Sido Muncul Tbk, which discussed how the herbal industry, particularly Sido Muncul, has adopted Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards in the herbal production process to ensure the quality and safety of the products produced.
The second session was filled by three academics and researchers who had actively studied herbal medicines, especially Tolak Angin products.
Dr. dr. Neni Susilaningsih, M.Si., from the Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, conveyed the results of the Tolak Angin Beneficiary Test, which showed that this product has significant potential to increase endurance and relieve wind-in symptoms based on controlled research results.
Furthermore, Dr. apt. Ipang Djunarko, S.Si., M.Sc., from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Sanata University, Dharma Yogyakarta, discussed the results of the Subchronic Toxicity Test, Tolak Angin.
He emphasized that based on laboratory tests, Tolak Angin was proven safe to consume within a certain period of time with a dose as recommended.
The symposium closed with an explanation from Prof. Dr. dr. Satya Wydya Yenny, Sp.D.V.E, Subsp.D.E, M.Ag, FINSDV. FAADV., Professor of Cosmetics and Aesthetics Dermatology of the Faculty of Medicine, Andalas University, with the theme Implementation of Natural Materials Research: Andalas University and the Potential of the Cosmetics Medicine Industry.
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Director of PT Sido Muncul Tbk, Dr. (HC) Irwan Hidayat, through apt. Wahyu Widayani, S.Si, Factory Head of PT Industri Jamu and Pharmacy Sido Muncul Tbk, expressed his hope that through this national convention, the development of science and technology in the field of herbal medicine can continue to grow.
"In the medical world, my idea and later the collaboration so that it can be realized in the medical faculty are taught the properties of medicinal plants and their uses, so they are studied. My job later, Sido Muncul factory will make finished medicinal raw materials, for example, ginger, temulawak, standard turmeric," he said.
He also emphasized that his dream was for Jamu to host in his own country and receive recognition as part of scientific and standardized treatment.
Since it was first held in 2007, Sido Muncul's national oversight has been held 52 times, as evidence of the company's consistency in advancing herbal medicine through a scientific and collaborative approach.
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