Warisan Nenek Moyang: Kearifan Lokal Pengobatan Tradisional di Muna

Abstrak

This study aims to determine and analyze the types of diseases in the Muna people in Rangka Village, as well as to determine how to treat diseases in the Muna people in Rangka Village, Kabawo District. This study uses ethnographic methods, through participatory observation and in-depth interviews with traditional leaders, shamans, and local communities. The data collected were then analyzed using the theory of disease etiology by Foster and Anderson.The results of the study show that the people of Rangka Village have a strong belief in traditional medicine which is considered more effective and natural in curing various diseases, ranging from fever, kabhiti, kafeompuha (smallpox), malaria to diseases related to energy and spirits. Treatment is carried out using herbal concoctions from local plants such as sabandara leaves, forest strawberry leaves and other medicinal plants, and accompanied by traditional rituals and prayers led by a shaman. This process not only functions as a physical treatment, but also as an effort to maintain the spiritual and social balance of the community, which is an integral part of their health and cultural system.

Kata kunci

• Cultural
• Disease
• Traditional Medicine
• muna people