Characteristics of Indonesian Society in Utilizing Herbs for Covid Prevention during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Until now, Coronavirus disease-19 (Covid-19) is still a significant problem in various countries in the world and Indonesia. Various prevention efforts continue to be carried out by people around the world. In Indonesia, prevention efforts continue to be made, including the use of vaccines and herbs. Herbs are plants that can be used as medicine. This study aims to determine the use of herbal medicines to prevent Covid-19 during the pandemic in several regions in Indonesia. Questionnaires were distributed to the public in several provinces in Indonesia. The questionnaire was given in the form of a G form which was distributed online. The results obtained from the questionnaire show that the Indonesian people who use herbs are more female (66.4%) than male, aged 17-25 years (29.9%), with undergraduate/diploma education (42.7%). At the same time, the types of herbs that are widely consumed are herbal concoctions themselves (45.3%), where the use of these herbal medicines has increased in the last year (41.4%). Herbal medicines can be an alternative for the Indonesian people to prevent being infected with Covid-19.