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

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Muhammad A'tourrohman
Muhammad Yusrun Niam
Malia Ulfah
Siti Faza Malianimah
Akhdan Najla Malik Al Abda
Siti Fatimah
Salsabiela Pertiwi
Mirtha Sari
Aziz Afrizal
Erna Wijayanti
Rusmadi
Keywords: Conservation, Ethnobotany, Jatimas Community, Lerak

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.

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Muhammad Yusrun Niam , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Malia Ulfah , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Siti Faza Malianimah , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Akhdan Najla Malik Al Abda , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Siti Fatimah , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Salsabiela Pertiwi , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Mirtha Sari , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement

Aziz Afrizal , Walisongo State Islamic University

Departement of  Islamic Family Law

Erna Wijayanti , Walisongo State Islamic University

Departement of Biology Education

Rusmadi , Walisongo State Islamic University

Biology Departement 

A’tourrohman, M., Muhammad Yusrun Niam, Malia Ulfah, Siti Faza Malianimah, Akhdan Najla Malik Al Abda, Siti Fatimah, Salsabiela Pertiwi, Mirtha Sari, Aziz Afrizal, Erna Wijayanti, & Rusmadi. (2021). Community Training in Jatimas Semarang Through Ethnobotany-Based Conservation and Utilization of Lerak (Sapindus rarak DC.) . Engagement: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 5(2), 312 - 328. https://doi.org/10.52166/engagement.v5i2.791