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Bajakah tampala is a plant native to Kalimantan that can be found in forests in the interior of Kalimantan. The use of Bajakah Tampala wood is not widely known by most people. One of the uses of Bajakah Tampala wood is that it can be used as an economically valuable product. This community service takes the form of an empowerment program for PKK and Dasawisma women to provide training in making bajakah solid soap. However, before that, education or outreach was carried out regarding solid soap. Of all participants, 22.2% answered that they knew the process of making solid soap, 44.4% knew about solid soap which has a steel composition, and 20% had an understanding of making solid soap. The results of community service activities showed an increase in the total understanding of participants to 100% answered that they knew the process of making solid soap, 100% answered that they knew about solid soap which has a steel composition, and 100% answered that they understood the process of making solid soap. This activity concludes that all participants can better understand the process of making solid soap products and can feel the benefits of Bajakah solid soap.

Bajakah tampala is a plant native to Kalimantan that can be found in forests in the interior of Kalimantan. The use of Bajakah Tampala wood is not widely known by most people. One of the uses of Bajakah Tampala wood is that it can be used as an economically valuable product. This community service takes the form of an empowerment program for PKK and Dasawisma women to provide training in making bajakah solid soap. However, before that, education or outreach was carried out regarding solid soap. Of all participants, 22.2% answered that they knew the process of making solid soap, 44.4% knew about solid soap which has a steel composition, and 20% had an understanding of making solid soap. The results of community service activities showed an increase in the total understanding of participants to 100% answered that they knew the process of making solid soap, 100% answered that they knew about solid soap which has a steel composition, and 100% answered that they understood the process of making solid soap. This activity concludes that all participants can better understand the process of making solid soap products and can feel the benefits of Bajakah solid soap.

Chronic inflammation is common in infectious diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and autoimmune diseases. However, using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is accompanied by dangerous side effects. Therefore, searching for safer alternative therapies without side effects is very important. A natural blend of ingredients produced by stingless bees from plants was potential as a remedy. Meanwhile, the potential of kelulut bee products from East Kalimantan as an anti-inflammatory is still unknown. This study aimed to compare the chemical composition of kelulut bee (Trigona apicalis) products and evaluate the anti-inflammatory effect of honey, propolis, and their combination. Propolis extract and honey were determined as secondary metabolites. An anti-inflammatory in vivo assay triggered the edema using carrageenan on male mice and measured its anti-inflammatory power value. Propolis extract and honey from T. apicalis have a promising anti-inflammatory effect and are significantly higher than the positive control. Meanwhile, combining propolis extract and honey did not enhance the anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, combining honey and propolis preparations with a ratio of 75 : 25 has a better effect on reducing edema volume than the other two combinations. Still, it is not better than the treatment with propolis extract or honey alone. The content of polyphenol compounds found in honey and propolis preparations is thought to have an important role in reducing edema volume.