Community Economic Empowerment Through Processing Sapat Leaves into Masiraan Village’s Special Herbal Tea Products

Authors

  • Rahmatun Hasanah Antasari State Islamic University
  • Faqih El Wafa Antasari State Islamic University
  • Yusuf Asyahri Antasari State Islamic University

Keywords:

Community Empowerment, ABCD Approach, Islamic Economics, Creative Economy, Daun Sapat

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the process and impact of community economic empowerment through the processing of daun sapat (Mitragyna speciosa) into herbal tea products as part of a local creative economy initiative in Masiraan Village, Pandawan District, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency. Using the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, this research emphasizes community participation, local asset utilization, and capacity building for sustainable economic development. The participatory qualitative method involved 15 participants (housewives, youth, and community leaders) for two months (June–August 2025). Data were collected through observation, interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), and documentation. Quantitative descriptive analysis using a 5-point Likert scale was applied to measure changes in skills, motivation, and participation. Results show significant improvement in community skills, from an average of 2.0 (pre-training) to 4.6 (post-training), with increased entrepreneurial motivation and active collaboration. The value of daun sapat increased from IDR 2,000/kg (raw) to IDR 50,000/kg (finished herbal tea). The findings indicate that the ABCD approach effectively transforms local natural resources into high-value products while reinforcing Islamic economic principles, particularly ḥifẓ al-māl (protection of wealth). This study contributes to the literature on Islamic community empowerment and provides a replicable model for sustainable village-based creative economy development.

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Published

2025-11-21