Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026)
Medic Nutricia : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan, ISSN : 3025-8855

Articles

PERAN FITOTERAPI SEBAGAI AGEN IMUNOMODULATOR DALAM MENINGKATKAN SISTEM IMUN TUBUH: TINJAUAN LITERATUR

Published 2026-01-17

  • Nawwar Irfan
    • ,
  • Amelia Br Sitepu
    • ,
  • Rai Febisya Thawil Wahid
    • ,
  • Rega Pratama Fitri
    • ,
  • Mhd Khairul Azmal

Nawwar Irfan
Program Studi Farmasi, Fakultas MIPA-Kes, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Amelia Br Sitepu
Program Studi Farmasi, Fakultas MIPA-Kes, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Rai Febisya Thawil Wahid
Program Studi Farmasi, Fakultas MIPA-Kes, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Rega Pratama Fitri
Program Studi Farmasi, Fakultas MIPA-Kes, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Mhd Khairul Azmal
Program Studi Farmasi, Fakultas MIPA-Kes, Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau

Abstract

This study aims to review the potential of herbal plants as immunomodulatory agents using a literature review method. The analysis was conducted by examining national and international scientific articles related to the immune system and the use of herbal plants. Data sources were obtained from Google Scholar and PubMed databases, with publications ranging from 2020 to 2025. Articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed descriptively and critically to identify types of herbal plants, immunomodulatory mechanisms, and community-based utilization approaches. The findings indicate that various herbal plants can modulate the immune system through immune cell stimulation, inflammation reduction, gut microbiota modulation, and enhancement of adaptive immune responses. In addition, the utilization of herbal plants is influenced by educational factors, cultural acceptance, and technological innovation. This study concludes that herbal plants have strong potential as supportive immunomodulators when applied rationally and based on scientific evidence.

Keywords

Herbal Plants, Immunomodulator, Immune System, Literature Review

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