Jurnal Pengabdian Indonesia

TRAINING ON THE PRODUCTION OF AROMATHERAPY REED DIFFUSERS FROM CITRONELLA (CYMBOPOGON NARDUS) TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS OF PKK CADRES IN TRIYAGAN VILLAGE, SUKOHARJO

2025-05-21T09:17:21+00:00

The residents of Dukuh Karangturi RT 3 RW 1, Triyagan Village, Mojolaban Sub-district, Sukoharjo Regency, still require training to enhance their skills, improve room aesthetics, and promote family healthcare, particularly by utilizing easily obtainable traditional natural materials. This is aimed at fostering the development of home-based industries to improve the local economy. Therefore, counseling and training in the production of aromatherapy reed diffusers made from aromatic lemongrass are necessary.

This community service project consists of two main components. First, it provides education on the health benefits of traditional natural products. Second, it offers training on how to produce aromatherapy reed diffusers using a mixture of essential oils (eucalyptus, lavender, and anise), along with propylene glycol (as a carrier oil), ethanol, and citronella oil.

This project is intended to equip the community with new skills to create reed diffusers that serve as room fresheners and mosquito repellents. These diffusers are simple and inexpensive to make, making them a promising home-based business opportunity for families. Additionally, they contribute to improving room aesthetics and supporting the family’s daily health.

HEALTH COUNSELING AND CHOLESTEROL CHECKING IN THE VILLAGE COMMUNITY OF CENTRAL JAVA, SUNGAI AMBAWANG DISTRICT, KUBU RAYA REGENCY

2025-08-01T06:35:36+00:00

Cardiovascular disease is a non-communicable disease that is the number one cause of death in the world every year. One of the causes of cardiovascular disease is high blood cholesterol levels, which is >200 mg/dL. Cholesterol levels can be influenced by various factors such as consumption of high-fat foods. Cholesterol is a macromolecule that the body needs, such as for the formation of sex hormones. Normal human cholesterol levels are below 200 mg/dL. However, if the levels are high in the blood (above 240 mg/dL) or commonly called hypercholesterolemia, it can cause hardening of the blood vessels, which can cause hypertension. In addition, cholesterol can block the blood vessels of the heart, causing coronary heart disease and can cause sudden death. Cholesterol blockages in the blood vessels of the brain can cause strokes. Factors that cause hypercholesterolemia include heredity, consumption of high-fat and fast foods, lack of exercise and smoking habits. Currently, the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia is still high. The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in the world is around 45%, in Southeast Asia around 30% and in Indonesia 35%. The purpose of this Community Service is to increase public knowledge through Health Education and Cholesterol Examination in the Community of Central Java Village, Ambawang District, Kubu Raya Regency. As a provision for the community in understanding various developments in self-medication and rational use of drugs. The Community Service method is carried out in three stages, namely, lectures, followed by health checks, and finally group discussions. The results of this community service activity show that partners are very enthusiastic about this community service activity because partners have never received counseling and training on health education and cholesterol checks.

Pemanfaatan Dan Pengolahan Pangan Bergizi Berbasis Bahan Alami : Sosialisasi Mencegah Stunting Di DesaKarimunting Kecamatan Sungai Raya Kepulauan Kabupaten Bengkayang Kalimantan Barat

2025-08-01T13:33:35+00:00

Stunting is a chronic nutritional problem that affects children's physical growth and development, potentially reducing the quality of human resources in the future. One of the main causes of stunting is the lack of public awareness about the importance of consuming nutritious food, along with the high intake of processed foods and unhealthy snacks. This community service activity aimed to increase the knowledge of residents in Karimunting Village, Sungai Raya Kepulauan District, Bengkayang Regency, West Kalimantan, regarding the importance of consuming nutritious foods based on natural ingredients as a preventive measure against stunting. The method used was interactive education and counseling through material presentation, two-way discussions, and demonstrations of local food processing into healthy snacks in the form of soft cookies made from sweet potatoes and moringa leaves. The results showed that the community began to understand the importance of a balanced diet and the potential use of local food sources such as fish and corn, which had not been optimally utilized. This activity is expected to encourage healthier consumption behavior and become a concrete effort to reduce stunting rates in the area.

PENYULUHAN KOSMETIK ALAMI : PENGGUNAAN SARI BUNGA TELANG (Clitoria ternatea L.) DENGAN SARI KULIT BUAH NAGA (Hylocereus polyrhizus) DALAM PEMBUATAN LIP BALM SEBAGAI PELEMBAB BIBIR di KELURAHAN PEMATANG GUBERNUR, MUARA BANGKAHULU, KOTA BENGKULU

2025-08-01T13:31:58+00:00

The use of synthetic dyes in cosmetic products such as lip balm is still commonly found, despite the potential health risks such as irritation and allergic reactions. Natural colorants are considered a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative. Butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea L.) and red dragon fruit peel (Hylocereus polyrhizus) are natural ingredients that contain anthocyanin and betacyanin compounds, which function both as natural colorants and antioxidants.

The purpose of this community service activity is to provide information and increase the knowledge of the target audience (women from the Al-Hikamah prayer group in Bengkulu City) regarding the use of butterfly pea flowers and dragon fruit peel as safe and beneficial natural colorants in the formulation of lip balm products.

The data collection method for this community service activity involved distributing a pre-test questionnaire to participants. Additionally, the activity included a tutorial on how to make lip balm. The results of this activity showed that participants were highly enthusiastic and gained a clear understanding of the benefits of natural colorants, as indicated by an increase in post-test knowledge scores ranging from 80% to 100%. All participants stated that the information provided was useful.

Keyword : Butterfly pea flower and dragon fruit peel, lip balm, community education

PENYULUHAN PEMBUATAN SABUN PADAT DARI SARI DAUN SIMBA TASIK (Clerodendrum serratum L. Spr) SEBAGAI ANTIBAKTERI

2025-08-01T14:10:45+00:00

ABSTRAK
Salah satu tanaman lokal yang memiliki potensi besar sebagai bahan aktif alami adalah
daun simba tasik. Tanaman ini termasuk dalam famili Lamiaceae yang tumbuh subur di daerah
tropis. Selain nilai estetikanya, daun simba tasik mengandung berbagai senyawa bioaktif seperti
flavonoid, saponin, tanin dan alkaloid yang memiliki aktivitas farmakologis. Senyawa flavonoid
dan tanin berperan sebagai antioksidan dan antibakteri alami yang dapat membantu melindungi
kulit dari infeksi dan iritasi.
Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan
masyarakat dalam menjaga kebersihan tubuh serta memanfaatkan tanaman lokal sebagai bahan
aktif dalam pembuatan sabun antibakteri. Kegiatan dilakukan di Rt 20 Rw 01 Kelurahan Pematang
Gubernur, Kota Bengkulu dengan sasaran ibu-ibu rumah tangga.
Metode pelaksanaan meliputi ceramah interaktif, penayangan video pembuatan sabun
padat dari sari daun simba tasik, diskusi serta pembagian produk sabun herbal. Evaluasi
pemahaman peserta dilakukan secara lisan melalui sesi tanya jawab sebelum dan sesudah
penyuluhan. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai
pentingnya memilih produk kebersihan yang aman dan alami, serta manfaat senyawa flavonoid,
saponin dan tanin dalam daun simba tasik sebagai antibakteri dan antioksidan.
Kata kunci : daun simba tasik, sabun padat, antibakteri