Nama Latin Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr. Taksonomi Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Tracheobionta Superdivisi: Spermatophyta Divisi: Magnoliophyta Kelas: Magnoliopsida Subkelas: Rosidae Ordo: Fabales Famili: Fabaceae Genus: Erythrina Spesies: Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr. (Plantamor.com) Definisi Umum Dadap serep (Erythrina variegata) merupakan tanaman berpohon yang tumbuh liar di hutan, kebun, dan tanah lapang. Genus Erythrina berasal dari kata Yunani “erythros” yang berarti “merah” yang merujuk pada bunga. Spesies variegata memiliki arti berwarna tidak teratur yang merujuk pada daun (Singh & Kumar, 2020). Tanaman Dadap serep tumbuh baik pada daerah yang setengah kering dan lembab dengan curah hujan 800-1500 mm/tahun (Tamir & Temesgen, 2015). Kandungan Dadap serep (Erythrina variegata) teridentifikasi mengandung komponen dari golongan alkaloid, flavonoid, triterpenoid, tannin, polifenol, dan saponin. Berbagai kandungan komponen tersebut, tentunya kaya akan aktivitas antioksidan (Hemmalakshmi et al., 2016). Selain itu, ada aktivitas antiinflamasi (Reddy et al., 2015) serta aktivitas antibakteri. Khasiat Antioksidan yang terkandung di dalam dadap serep antioksidan berperan dalam menyeimbangkan kadar ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) dan mempertahankan kondisi terhadap kerusakan jaringan luka (Hemmalakshmi et al., 2016). Selain itu, aktivitas antiinflamasi di dalam dadap serep berperan dalam menghambat aktivitas enzim lipooksiginase dan siklooksiginase (Reddy et al., 2015) serta aktivitas antibakteri yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan bakteri maupun mikroorganisme (Mohammed et al., 2023), sehingga memiliki potensi sebagai obat dalam membantu penyembuhan luka. . Berbagai bagian tanaman ini telah digunakan sebagai obat untuk menurunkan nyeri, demam, kolesterol, asam urat, batuk, dan melancarkan ASI. Menurut penelitian yang dilakukan oleh (Santhiya et al., 2016) Cara Pengolahan Dadap serep bisa langsug didunakan dengan cara daunnya ditempelkan ke dahi untuk menurunkan demam. Selain itu, daun dadap serep juga dapat diolah menjadi obat tradisional dengan beberapa cara. Salah satunya dijadikan sebagai minuman tradisional obat. Cara pembuatannya relatif mudah diawali dengan pencucian daun dadap serep hingga bersih, dilanjutkan dengan melakukan perebusan, lalu daun yang sudah direbus disaring yang kemudian air rebusan dadap serep dapat dikonsumsi sebagai obat. Daftar Pustaka Rohmah N. 2024. Potensi Kandungan Fitokimia Tanaman Dadap Serep (Erythrina variegata) sebagai Antibakteri, Antiinflamasi, dan Antioksidan:A Narrative Review. Skripsi Program Studi Farmasi. Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang. Fensynthia G. 2025. Daun Daadap Serep, Inilah Manfaat dan Tips Aman Menggunakannya. Artikel. Alodokter. Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. Dadap Serep (Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr.) Latin Name Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr. Taxonomy Kingdom: Plantae Subkingdom: Tracheobionta Superdivision: Spermatophyta Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Subclass: Rosidae Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Erythrina Species: Erythrina subumbrans (Hassk.) Merr. (Plantamor.com) General Definition Cockspur coral tree (Erythrina variegata) is a tree species that grows wild in forests, gardens, and open fields. The genus Erythrina comes from the Greek word “erythros” which means “red,” referring to the flowers. The species variegata means irregularly colored, referring to the leaves (Singh & Kumar, 2020). Cockspur coral tree grows well in semi-arid and humid areas with an annual rainfall of 800-1500 mm (Tamir & Temesgen, 2015). Content Dadap serep (Erythrina variegata) has been identified to contain components from the groups of alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenoids, tannins, polyphenols, and saponins. These various components are of course rich in antioxidant activity (Hemmalakshmi et al., 2016). In addition, there is anti-inflammatory activity (Reddy et al., 2015) as well as antibacterial activity. Benefits The antioxidants contained in dadap serep play a role in balancing ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) levels and maintaining conditions against tissue damage in wounds (Hemmalakshmi et al., 2016). In addition, the anti-inflammatory activity in dadap serep helps inhibit the activity of lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase enzymes (Reddy et al., 2015), as well as antibacterial activity that can inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms (Mohammed et al., 2023), giving it potential as a medicine to aid in wound healing. Various parts of this plant have been used as medicines to reduce pain, fever, cholesterol, uric acid, cough, and to promote breastfeeding. According to research conducted by (Santhiya et al., 2016) Processing Method Dadap serep can be used directly by placing its leaves on the forehead to reduce fever. In addition, dadap serep leaves can also be processed into traditional medicine in several ways. One of them is made into a traditional medicinal drink. The preparation method is relatively easy, starting with washing the dadap serep leaves until clean, then boiling them, and finally straining the boiled leaves. The resulting dadap serep decoction can then be consumed as medicine. References Rohmah N. 2024. Phytochemical Content Potential of Dadap Serep Plant (Erythrina variegata) as Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, and Antioxidant: A Narrative Review. Thesis, Pharmacy Study Program. Muhammadiyah University of Magelang. Fensynthia G. 2025. Dadap Serep Leaves, Here Are the Benefits and Safe Usage Tips. Article. Alodokter. Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.