The Lead Content Of Jamu Gendong In Malang Traditional Market: Is It Safe To Consume?

Jamu gendong has been practiced to treat various diseases in Indonesia. However, the contamination of hazardous pollutant which possibly occurs will cause the other health problems. This research observed lead (Pb) content of jamu gendong in three traditional markets in Malang. The jamu obtained from two sellers in each market and covered four replications. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) was used to analyze the Pb contained within jamu gendong. The results informed that the jamu sold in Batu, Belimbing, and Merjosari markets comprised of Pb with the average amount were 0.08 mg/L, 0.18 mg/L, and 0.09 mg/L, respectively. The Pb levels contained in jamu gendong obtained from the three traditional markets were under the threshold stated in BPOM (Indonesia National Agency of Drug and Food Control) No. 5 of 2018. This case means that the Pb content of these three markets were under the threshold mentioned in SNI 7387:2009, yet they were higher than the standard mentioned in BPOM No.5 of 2018. By considering the results, the awareness of traditional herbal sellers in conducting the hygiene as considerable as their careness about contaminant resources need to be improved, therefore, the jamu gendong sold will be safer to be consumed.