The Processing of Fig Leaves (Ficus carica L.) by Posdaya Lancar Barokah in Pokoh Kidul Wonogiri

摘要

Fig (Ficus carica L.) cultivation is currently being developed in Pokoh Kidul Wonogiri. The fig fruits are still relatively expensive, so it is not optimal to be developed into various products. Therefore, an alternative approach was made by processing the fig leaves. This processing was conducted by the productive economic community in Pokoh Kidul, that was named Posdaya Lancar Barokah. These fig leaves contain volatile compounds that have a distinctive aroma. It can be developed into various products such as perfume, soap, aromatherapy oil, and others. The purpose of this activity was to improve the economy of the Pokoh Kidul society by selling various fig leaves products. The stages of this productive activity include training, production, packaging, and marketing. The results showed that Posdaya Lancar Barokah has been able to develop a variety of fig leaves products. The products include perfume, soap, tea, telon oil, and aromatherapy oil. Products are marketed both directly to consumers and online. Online marketing through social media like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Kampung Fig Web. The selling results are still fluctuating because the fig leaves products are not yet widely known by the society, so there needs to be a more intensive marketing process.