Gepyokan and Wejah: Etnomedicine by Javanese in Siantar Martoba District, Pematangsiantar City

This research is about Gepyokan and Wejah as ethnomedicine by Javanese in Siantar Martoba District, Pematangsiatar City. This study aims to determine the background of the Javanese ethnic using Gepyokan and Wejah, to find out the benefits of them as well as to find out how to process and use them based on the knowledge of Javanese Ethnic. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques in this study using observation, interviews and documentation. The result shows that Javanese use Gepyokan and Wejah as parturition treatments for cultural reasons, have no side effects for postpartum mothers and babies because they are made from natural ingredients. In addition, it also has benefits for eliminating unpleasant odors, launching breast milk, eliminating stale odors in breast milk, increasing the immunity of postpartum mothers and babies. Then, the processing and use processes are carried out traditionally.