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Hilirisasi Sereh (Cymbopogon citratus) menjadi Produk Hand Sanitizer untuk Pemberdayaan UMKM Pasca Bencana di Nagari Sipinang, Kabupaten Agam

Value-Added Processing of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) into Hand Sanitizer Products to Support Post-Disaster MSME Empowerment in Nagari Sipinang, Agam Regency

Authors

  • Dwisari Dillasamola Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Yufri Aldi Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Silvia Permata Sari Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Kesha Fadhiilah Ramadhani Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Salsa Dwi Airinisa Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Alda Fuadiyah Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Diva Amanda Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Alya Puti Dwi Nabila Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Fadli Pratama Ramadhan Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Dzaki Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Azya Hana Syakira Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Dira Adhani Irianti Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
  • Nabillah Puteri Defani Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/jhi.v9i1.948

Keywords:

Lemongrass, Hand Sanitizer, MSME, Nagari Sipinang, Post-Disaster

Abstract

The significantly disrupted socio-economic conditions in Nagari Sipinang, Agam Regency, particularly through the degradation of agricultural land and reduced household income. This study aimed to evaluate a community-based, value-added intervention utilizing lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) as a raw material for hand sanitizer production to support post-disaster recovery and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development. A quasi-experimental community empowerment design was employed, involving 30 participants selected through purposive sampling. The intervention consisted of structured educational sessions on post-disaster hygiene risks, hands-on training in aqueous-ethanolic extraction of lemongrass, and technical assistance in formulation and packaging. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted to measure changes in knowledge, skills, and production capacity. Product evaluation included organoleptic testing and pH analysis using standardized procedures. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in participants’ competencies, with mean knowledge and skill scores increasing by 80% (p < 0.05). Additionally, one community-based MSME unit was successfully established, producing hand sanitizer at a small commercial scale. The formulated product exhibited acceptable organoleptic properties, including a characteristic fresh aroma, and maintained a stable pH of 5.5, consistent with topical safety standards. In conclusion, the downstream utilization of lemongrass represents a scientifically grounded and economically viable strategy for enhancing community resilience. This approach not only contributes to post-disaster public health mitigation but also facilitates sustainable MSME revitalization in Nagari Sipinang.

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31-03-2026

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Dillasamola, D., Aldi, Y., Sari, S. P., Ramadhani, K. F., Airinisa, S. D., Fuadiyah, A., … Defani, N. P. (2026). Hilirisasi Sereh (Cymbopogon citratus) menjadi Produk Hand Sanitizer untuk Pemberdayaan UMKM Pasca Bencana di Nagari Sipinang, Kabupaten Agam: Value-Added Processing of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) into Hand Sanitizer Products to Support Post-Disaster MSME Empowerment in Nagari Sipinang, Agam Regency. Jurnal Hilirisasi IPTEKS, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.25077/jhi.v9i1.948

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Copyright (c) 2026 Dwisari Dillasamola, Yufri Aldi, Silvia Permata Sari, Kesha Fadhiilah Ramadhani, Salsa Dwi Airinisa, Alda Fuadiyah, Diva Amanda, Alya Puti Dwi Nabila, Fadli Pratama Ramadhan, Muhammad Dzaki, Azya Hana Syakira, Dira Adhani Irianti, Nabillah Puteri Defani

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