EDUKASI PEMANFAATAN BIJI PALA SEBAGAI BAHAN ALAMI ANTI NYAMUK DI DESA KAJHU, ACEH BESAR
Abstract
Biji pala (Myristica fragrans Houtt) merupakan salah satu bahan dapur yang memiliki potensi sebagai anti nyamuk alami karena kandungan senyawa aktif seperti miristisin dan safrol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat Desa Kajhu, Aceh Besar, tentang manfaat biji pala sebagai alternatif ramah lingkungan dalam pengendalian nyamuk. Metode yang digunakan meliputi penyuluhan, demonstrasi pembuatan produk anti nyamuk berbasis biji pala, serta diskusi interaktif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa masyarakat Desa Kajhu memiliki minat yang tinggi dalam memanfaatkan bahan alami seperti biji pala untuk mengurangi dampak penggunaan bahan kimia sintetis. Selain itu, kegiatan ini juga berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pentingnya pemanfaatan sumber daya lokal untuk menciptakan produk yang inovatif dan ramah lingkungan. Program ini diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi praktis dan berkelanjutan dalam mengurangi masalah kesehatan yang disebabkan oleh nyamuk.
Kata Kunci: Biji pala, anti nyamuk alami, edukasi masyarakat, sumber daya lokal, produk ramah lingkungan.
Nutmeg seeds (Myristica fragrans Houtt) are a common kitchen ingredient with potential as a natural mosquito repellent due to their active compounds, such as myristicin and safrole. This study aims to educate the community of Kajhu Village, Aceh Besar, on the benefits of nutmeg seeds as an eco-friendly alternative for mosquito control. The methods include public outreach, demonstrations on producing nutmeg-based mosquito repellent products, and interactive discussions to enhance community knowledge. The results of the activity showed a high level of interest from the Kajhu Village community in utilizing natural ingredients like nutmeg seeds to reduce the impact of synthetic chemical use. Furthermore, this initiative successfully raised awareness about the importance of leveraging local resources to create innovative and eco-friendly products. This program is expected to provide a practical and sustainable solution to health issues caused by mosquitoes.Â
Keywords: Nutmeg seeds, natural mosquito repellent, community education, local resources, eco-friendly products.
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