Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants as a Wellness Tourism Industry in Kalipuro- Gombengsari Village, Banyuwangi Regency

Abstract

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Development Studies [71] Abstract Natural resources such as medicinal plants are important in the formation of wellness tourism development. This study aims to determine medicinal plants, their utilization, and necessary strategies for their development in the wellness tourism industry. The research methodology involved data collection, observation, and documentation. The study had 40 respondents over 45 years old, selected based on their experience in traditional medicine. The study involved two types of informants: 13 key informants and 27 non-key informants. Data were analyzed using UVs, ICS, and SWOT. It was found that the informants in Kalipuro-Gombengsari Village utilized 106 species of medicinal plants. Cinnamomum burmannii (UV = 8), Centella asiatica (UV = 6), and Arenga pinnata (UV = 5) were the most commonly used plants. The findings revealed 75 prevalent diseases in the community, with stomach-related issues being the most common, treatable with 19 species of medicinal plants. Zingiber officinale, Carica papaya, and Musa paradisiaca were the top three plants with the highest ICS values, scoring 100 due to their numerous benefits. Plant conservation, education, and cultural preservation in Kalipuro-Gombengsari can be supported by the preservation of the Digital House and Kembang Galengan as centers for the development of wellness tourism.