KHASIAT TUMBUHAN HERBA DALAM SULALATUS SALATIN

Abstract

Makalah ini akan membincangkan mengenai khasiat tumbuhan herba khususnya dalam bidang perubatan tradisional Melayu berdasarkan peristiwa cerita dalam teks Sulalatus Salatin. Sekiranya ditelitikan, tumbuhan herba ialah sayuran tradisional dan turut dijadikan ulam-ulaman sebagai penyedap rasa merupakan sumber makanan orang Melayu sejak dahulu kala. Selain itu, tumbuhan herba yang berpotensi tinggi dalam bidang perubatan tradisional Melayu dikatakan telah pun diperkenalkan semenjak zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka lagi. Sehubungan itu, makalah ini akan mengenalpasti tumbuhan herba yang bagaimanakah telah diperangkat oleh pengarang dalam teks Sulalatus Salatin. Selain itu, makalah ini akan meneliti sejauhmanakah mustajabnya tumbuhan herba sebagai penawar penyembuhan penyakit tertentu. Seterusnya makalah ini melihat manfaat dan khasiat tumbuhan herba dalam kehidupan manusia. Disamping itu, makalah ini meneliti sejauhmanakah orang Melayu mempratikkan amalan tumbuhan herba sebagai makanan tambahan seharian mereka. Justeru itu, makalah ini adalah diperolehi melalui kajian kepustakaan sebagai pelengkap kajian. Melalui pendokumentasian semula pengkajian ini diharapkan ia dapat menyumbangkan sumber khazanah ilmiah untuk tatapan generasi akan datang. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan tumbuhan herba yang sering kali dijadikan makanan orang Melayu dianggap mempunyai potensi tinggi dalam menjauhi penyakit, merawat dan menyembuhkan penyakit tertentu dalam konteks perubatan tradisional Melayu. This paper will discuss the properties of herbal plants especially in the field of Malay traditional medicine based on the events of the story in the text Sulalatus Salatin. Herbs are traditional vegetables and are also used as side dishes as flavorings and have been a source of food for the Malays since ancient times. In addition, herbal plants with high potential in the field of Malay traditional medicine are said to have been introduced since the time of the Malacca Malay Sultanate. In this regard, this paper will identify the herbal plants that are arranged by the author in the text of Sulalatus Salatin. In addition to classifying types of useful and nutritious herbal plants. In addition, this paper will apply the effectiveness of herbal plants as daily supplements and cures for certain diseases. Therefore, the research methodology uses the qualitative method of studying the Sulalatus Salatin text as a complement to the study. Through the re-documentation of this study, it is hoped that it can contribute a source of scientific treasures for future generations to see. The research problem statement identifies the herbal plants being studied and fosters community awareness of the importance of herbal plants and practicing herbal plants in daily life. The results of the study show the diversity of herbal plants found in the text Sulalatus Salatin. In addition to herbs that are often used to flavor Malay food, they have a very high potential and are good for the health of the body. In addition to many benefits in avoiding disease, treating and curing certain diseases using herbal plants in the environment in the context of Malay traditional medicine. In summary, there are many beneficial herbal tips in the text of Sulalatus Salatin.