Community Training in Jatimas Semarang Through Ethnobotany-Based Conservation and Utilization of Lerak (Sapindus rarak DC.)

Muhammad A'tourrohman (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Muhammad Yusrun Niam (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Malia Ulfah (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Siti Faza Malianimah (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Akhdan Najla Malik Al Abda (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Siti Fatimah (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Salsabiela Pertiwi (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Mirtha Sari (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Aziz Afrizal (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Erna Wijayanti (Walisongo State Islamic University)
Rusmadi (Walisongo State Islamic University)

Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Vol 5 No 2 (2021): November 2021

Lerak (Sapindus rarak DC) has many benefits, including washing soap, vegetable pesticides, foaming agents for toothpaste, essential ingredients for soap gels, and antibacterial agents. Along with the many uses, it must be balanced with conservation activities to maintain the sustainability of lerak resources. This study aims to determine the usefulness of lerak (Sapindus rarak DC) and generative conservation efforts of lerak in the Jatimas community, Mijen, Semarang. This community service-based research was conducted in January-February 2021 in Jatimas, Mijen, Semarang. The research method uses the ethnobotany approach, conservation, and literature study, which is equipped with interviews and direct observations. The results show that the community uses lerak as herbal soap, jewelry washing agent, and insecticide. Through this community service program, the community has carried out generative conservation of lerak through seeds.