Journal of Community Empowerment
Vol 4, No 2 (2025): September (in Progress)

PEMANFAATAN TANAMAN DAUN JARAK MERAH DALAM PEMBUATAN SABUN HERBAL DI DESA PURA BARAT KEC. ALOR BARAT LAUT ALOR NTT

Abdullah, Muhammad (Unknown)
Prasong, Muthiah (Unknown)
Istiqamah, Istiqamah (Unknown)
Badu, Khumaira Marsyahida (Unknown)
Lapung, Jamra (Unknown)
Koly, Nurmiyati (Unknown)
Malayu, Aisa (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Oct 2025

Abstract

ABSTRAKProgram Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini dilaksanakan di Desa Pura Barat, Kecamatan Alor Barat Laut, Nusa Tenggara Timur, dengan tujuan memanfaatkan tanaman daun jarak merah (Jatropha gossypiifolia) sebagai bahan dasar pembuatan sabun herbal. Selama ini, masyarakat setempat belum memahami secara optimal manfaat daun jarak merah, sehingga tanaman tersebut hanya dibiarkan tumbuh liar tanpa nilai guna. Kegiatan ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif melalui tahapan survei, sosialisasi, pelatihan, penerapan teknologi sederhana, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. Hasil pelaksanaan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat, terutama ibu rumah tangga, dalam mengolah daun jarak merah menjadi produk sabun herbal yang higienis, ramah lingkungan, dan memiliki nilai ekonomi. Produk sabun herbal yang dihasilkan memiliki kualitas baik serta berpotensi menjadi komoditas usaha kecil yang dapat mendukung perekonomian lokal. Respon positif dari pemerintah desa, perangkat desa, dan masyarakat menjadi indikator keberhasilan kegiatan ini. Lebih jauh, program ini juga sejalan dengan tujuan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) nomor 3 tentang kesehatan dan kesejahteraan, karena produk herbal yang dihasilkan mampu meningkatkan kualitas hidup masyarakat. Dengan demikian, kegiatan PKM ini tidak hanya memberi dampak pada aspek kesehatan, tetapi juga membuka peluang bagi pengembangan ekonomi kreatif berbasis sumber daya lokal.Kata kunci: Daun Jarak Merah; Sabun Herbal; Pengabdian Masyarakat; Ekonomi Kreatif. ABSTRACTThis Community Service Program (PKM) was implemented in Pura Barat Village, Alor Barat Laut District, East Nusa Tenggara, with the aim of utilizing red castor leaves (Jatropha gossypiifolia) as the main ingredient for producing herbal soap. For years, the local community has not fully understood the health benefits of red castor leaves, leaving the plants to grow wild without any practical use. The program employed a descriptive qualitative approach through several stages, namely survey, socialization, training, simple technology application, mentoring, and evaluation. The results showed significant improvements in both knowledge and skills among community members, especially housewives, in processing red castor leaves into hygienic, eco-friendly, and economically valuable herbal soap. The products produced demonstrated good quality and are considered to have potential as small-scale business commodities that could strengthen the local economy. Positive responses from village authorities, local leaders, and residents confirmed the effectiveness of the program. Furthermore, the activity aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 3, which emphasizes good health and well-being, as the herbal products generated can improve community health while promoting sustainable living. Therefore, this PKM not only contributes to public health but also creates opportunities for the development of creative economy initiatives based on local resources. Keywords: Red Castor Leaves; Herbal Soap; Community Service; Creative Economy.

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Journal Info

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jce

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Health Professions Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Community Empowerment is multidisciplinary scientific journal in the field of empowerment and community Service, published by the English Department Universitas Muhammadiyah Mataram with a publication period of two times in one year, namely in June and December. This journal covers some ...