Empowering Communities Through the Transfer of Technology for the Formulation of Traditional Herbal Remedies Based on Red Ginger and Lemongrass in Karya Mukti Village, Ciwidey Lelly Yuniarti, Widayanti, Eka Hendryani, Tryando Bathara, Miranti Kania Dewi, Muhamad Nurel Galbi
Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Bandung
Abstract
Red ginger (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) are well known for their health benefits, including antidiabetic properties and cholesterol-lowering effects. One of the herbal products that can be easily developed from these plants is essential oil. Essential oils are a traditional form of Indonesian herbal medicine that have been used for centuries to support health and treat illness. They are beneficial clinically, economically, and can be stored for long periods. The partner of this community service program (PKM) is the Hurip Barokah farmer group, located in Wangun Hamlet, Karya Mukti Village, Cililin Subdistrict, Bandung Regency, about 28 km from the Islamic University of Bandung. Most residents in this area work as farmers. A previous PKM program in this village involved planting medicinal herbs on unused land. However, the current use of red ginger and lemongrass is still limited to decoctions, which are not durable and cannot be stored long term. To provide a sustainable solution, the Faculty of Medicine PKM team conducted a workshop and mentoring program to train the community in making essential oils from red ginger and lemongrass. This approach aims to improve the usability and shelf life of herbal medicines. This activity was conducted directly in Kampung Wangun, Karya Mukti Village, with participants from the Hurip Barokah community. The primary objective was to enhance the quality of human resources and basic public services, addressing strategic issues that directly impact the community^s quality of life.
Keywords: red ginger, lemongrass, herbal medicine, essential oil
