Education on the use of natural ingredients as medicine and making hand sanitizer

Background: Plant biodiversity in Indonesia is known to be very high and the largest in the world because it is located in the Malesia region. As many as 300 plant species are used for traditional medicine. This community service aims to provide education on the use of plants as medicine and natural ingredients as hand sanitizers and socialize the importance of washing hands for the community. Method: This service was carried out in collaboration with resource persons, KKN students, and the community. The method includes three stages: delivery of material, demonstration by showing videos, discussion, and evaluation. Results: Make hand sanitizer with a concentration of betel leaves above 15%, the same as ethanol, as an alternative that can be used for self-use. This educational activity also showed participant satisfaction regarding the activity material, which was new at 96%. Satisfaction with the material was explained at 47.4% (very satisfied), 45.4% (satisfied), and 1.09% (quite happy). The service's time efficiency was 98.15%, indicating a balance between material and tasks). Conclusion: Education on using medicinal plants and hand sanitizers provides participants with knowledge about using Moringa plants as medicine, making hand sanitizer from betel leaves, and implementing excellent and correct hand washing with soap.