Ari Hayati, Estri Laras Arumingtyas, Serafinah Indriyani, Luchman Hakim
Katuk (Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr.) has been known to increase the breast milk production since ancient time in Indonesia The aim of this study is describing the use of S. androgynus (L.) Merr. in some traditional societies in East Java. This study was done during 2013 to 2014 in East Java with a majority ethnical and traditional population. Sampling area community was chosen according to the appropriate altitude habitat of katuk. This research was conducted by using in-depth interviews with purposive sampling technique. The results showed variation in the use of katuk in 4 traditional societies in East Java. The highest utilization of katuk was found in Osing, followed by the Pandalungan society, Madura Island, and Java society of Mataraman. Katuk in traditional societies is used as vegetables that enhancing breast milk, relieve fever, cough, food coloring, goats feeding, and for the salvation ritual traditions.
Departement of Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Departement of Biology, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Sciences, University of Islam Malang, Malang, Indonesia
