Local community empowerment in developing processing of cinnamon essential oil (Cinnamomum burmannii) as a skin care material

Abstract

This study aims to determine the cooperative relationship of farmer groups who cultivate cinnamon plants and do cinnamon distillation to obtain essential oils with the support of private business communities in the village of Cijalu Curug, Subang, West Java. The data of this study were obtained through surveys and interviews with 30 respondents from farming communities in Curug Cijalu village. To complete the information, it was also observed the process of community empowerment to improve forest ecosystems with productive crops and training in the distillation process with marketing management by the private sector. Data sources use primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation and documentation. The technique of checking the validity of the data uses the source triangulation technique. Data analysis includes the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The data obtained, carried out an analysis to find out the description of the effectiveness of community empowerment and the private sector in order to improve the welfare of farmers and preserve the forest environment to remain sustainable. Cinnamon essential oil containing cinnamaldehyde (60.72%), eugenol (17.62%) and coumarin (13.39%) functions as an antibacterial and can treat skin due to polluted air environment. Cinnamon essential oil can be used as a cream and soap ingredient. Soap and cream products can be used for skin care. Cinnamon trees are widely planted in the Subang area of West Java. The results of the study show that a. through steam distillation, cinnamon essential oil is obtained, b. cinnamon tree waste such as leaves can be processed distillation into essential oils, c. Local people can practice processing essential oils as a result of training, and d. The community can develop the business of processing cinnamon essential oil independently, so that it can be used to add value to family income.