Physics in processing Ficus carica leaves as traditional medicine
K H Nursamsika, R Zakiyah, M F Millah, D Nasrudin, W Utami, and A Malik

UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung

Abstract

There are many benefits to the Ficus carica plant. Apart from being a fruit with high nutritional content and a source of antioxidants, Ficus carica leaves can also be processed into traditional medicinal ingredients. This paper wants to reveal the physical processes and concepts in processing Ficus carica leaves into conventional medicine. This research is a field study using the method of observation, interviews, and strengthened with literature studies. The results showed that some many physical processes and concepts can be revealed in the process of making traditional medicines based on Ficus carica, such as the process of picking, drying, and pounding. The physical concepts involved include temperature, heat radiation, pressure, etc. There are many physical phenomena in daily life that can be raised as a learning context to bring physics closer to the community.

Keywords: Contextual physics, Ficus carica, Traditional medicine

Topic: Physics