Increasing the Knowledge and Utilization of Telang Flowers in the Community for the Making of Herbal Tea Bags with Telang Flower Extract

Abstract

This community service aims to improve the knowledge and skills of students of SMK Negeri 1 Sambi, Boyolali Regency in the use of telang flowers as ingredients for making herbal tea. Telang flowers are known to have high antioxidant content and potential health benefits, but their use in the community is still limited. This activity was carried out through counseling, demonstration, and direct practice of making herbal tea with telang flower extract. The target of the activity is students majoring in Pharmacy at SMK Negeri 1 Sambi as an agent of health education and the development of simple herbal products. The material provided includes the introduction of telang flowers, health benefits, processing techniques, packaging, and opportunities for utilization as herbal drink products with economic value. The results of the activity show that there is an increase in students' knowledge and skills in processing telang flowers into herbal tea that is hygienic, safe, and useful. This program is expected to encourage the optimal use of local herbal plants and increase student awareness of the development of health products based on natural ingredients