Lidah Buaya (Aloe vera) adalah tanaman sukulen yang digunakan dalam pengobatan
tradisional. Gel bening dari daunnya dapat diletakkan pada kulit sebagai
pelembab dan untuk mengobati luka bakar. Beberapa orang minum jus lidah
buaya sebagai pencahar (sesuatu yang membantu anda buang air besar).
Aloe lateks (zat kuning yang berada tepat di bawah kulit tanaman)
juga digunakan sebagai pencahar.
Gel bening lidah buaya adalah bagian berlendir dari lidah buaya yang diperoleh dengan menyayat dalam daun. Gel ini mengandung zat Lignin yang bisa meresap dan masuk ke pori-pori kulit manusia, merangsang sel kulit baru dan menyebabkan kulit tidak cepat kering dan tampak segar, juga memudarkan bintik-bintik kehitaman pada kulit.
Referensi:
- https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/aloe-vera (diakses tanggal 17-4-2026)
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What is traditional medicine?
Traditional medicine
refers to codified or non-codified systems for health care and
well-being, comprising practices, skills, knowledge and philosophies
originating in different historical and cultural contexts, which are
distinct from and pre-date biomedicine, evolving with science for
current use from an experience-based origin. Traditional medicine
emphasizes nature-based remedies and holistic, personalized approaches
to restore balance of mind, body and environment.
WHO definitions of traditional, complementary and herbal medicines.
Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) is used in 170 countries, according to a 2019 WHO report.
Further
insight comes from WHO’s third global survey on TCIM. Sixty-seven per
cent of respondents reported 40-99% of their populations using TCIM.
These
figures highlight the widespread and variable use of TCIM globally,
emphasizing the need for clear definitions and consistent data
collection to guide effective policy, regulation, and integration within
health systems.
For centuries,
traditional, indigenous and ancestral knowledge has been an integral
resource for health in households and communities, and it continues to
form a significant part of health care in many regions. 170 of WHO’s 194
Member States have reported
on the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture, yoga, indigenous therapies
and other systems of traditional medicine. Many countries recognize
traditional medicine as a valuable source of health care and have taken
steps to integrate practices, products, and practitioners into their
national systems.
Today, traditional medicine has become a global
phenomenon; the demand is growing, with patients seeking greater agency
and ownership of their health and well-being and seeking more holistic
and personalized health care. For millions, especially those living in
remote and rural areas, it continues to be the first choice for health
and well-being, offering care that is culturally acceptable, available,
and affordable.
Yet less than 1% of global health research funding
is currently dedicated to traditional medicine. Lack of investment in
research undermines efforts to build a robust evidence base.
WHO’s
work on traditional medicine is a response to requests from countries
for evidence and data to inform policies and practice, global standards,
and regulations to ensure safety, quality, and equitable access.
The 2018 Declaration of Astana on
primary health care acknowledges the need to include traditional
medicine knowledge and technologies in the delivery of primary health
care – a cornerstone of health systems – in pursuit of health for all.
In health-care systems,
safety outcomes depend on a combination of factors such as practitioner
competence, product quality, effective communication, and strong
regulatory support. Adverse events, medication errors, or compromised
product quality can arise in any field of health care, not because the
systems themselves are unsafe, but because safety relies on how care is
delivered.
Both
traditional medicine and biomedicine have established approaches to
promoting safety. When supported by appropriate training, quality
assurance, and clear practice frameworks, traditional medicine is
usually a safe and trusted source of healing.
As
in biomedicine, strengthening patient safety in traditional medicine
also involves augmenting the broader health-care environment around it.
This may include improving documentation, supporting research, ensuring
consistent quality standards, and building regulatory systems that
protect both practitioners and patients. By focusing on these enabling
factors, traditional medicine can continue to contribute safely and
effectively to public health.
Source: WHO
