The research team from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, led by apt. Imam Bagus Sumantri, S.Si., M.Si., along with the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, apt. Khairunnisa, S.Si., M.Pharm., Ph.D., visited the Serdang Bedagai Regent's Office on August 31, 2021. The visit aimed to present the findings of their snakehead fish extract research to the Regent of Serdang Bedagai, Darma Wijaya.
Also present were apt. Yuandani, S.Farm., M.Si., Ph.D., as a member of the research team, apt. Sony Eka Nugraha as the Expert Staff to the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Sutrisno as the Director of PT Akar Rimba Nusantara, and Budi, S.E., M.M., as the Chairman of the Sergai UKM Council.
The research findings revealed that the combination of snakehead fish, Phyllanthus, and turmeric extracts has pharmacological activities to enhance immunity. These benefits arise from the rich content of protein (albumin), fats, amino acids, vitamins, and complete minerals in the combination, making it effective for maintaining immune function and serving as a supplement for Covid-19 recovery.