Different flower colour varieties of purslane (Portulaca grandiflora) showed different total flavonoid content. Flavonoids have a main role in wound healing activity in rabbit skin as antibacterial, antiinflammation, and antioxidant agents.

Tahun 2021 telah dilaksanakan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat bekerjasama dengan PKK di lingkungan Kelurahan/Kecamatan Karangrejo Kabupaten Magetan, melalui kegiatan edukasi dan pelatihan pemanfaatan tanaman obat untuk meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh serta membuat produk jamu instan. Produk sediaan yang mudah untuk dibuat selain jamu instan adalah permen. Obat tradisional dalam bentuk permen memiliki keunggulan dalam bentuk yang menarik, dan bahan bakunya mudah diperoleh serta dapat dijadikan cemilan. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan mitra mengenai pemanfaatan tanaman krokot dan limbah kulit buah semangka sebagai obat tradisional serta meningkatkan keterampilan mitra dalam pengolahan obat tradisional menjadi produk permen yang memiliki nilai ekonomis. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dilakukan melalui edukasi pemanfaatan krokot dan kulit buah semangka sebagai obat tradisional dan pelatihan pembuatan permen obat tradisional. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah mitra dalam hal ini PKK Kelurahan Karangrejo, Kecamatan Karangrejo, Kabupaten Magetan yang mengikuti pelatihan, sebagian besar dapat membuat permen obat tradisional berdasarkan formula yang telah diberikan. Pengetahuan mitra tentang obat tradisional, manfaat kulit buah semangka dan herba krokot sebagai obat tradisional meningkat sebesar 14,58 dari 84,38 menjadi 98,96 setelah mengikuti pelatihan.

Vitamin C is an unstable in storage. The stability of vitamin C is influenced by many factors such as temperature, pH, sunlight and the presence of heavy metals such as iron and copper. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in vitamin C levels in tablets based on storage areas with different lighting conditions at a pharmacy in Madiun. In this study, samples of vitamin C tablets were stored on the front shelf facing the entrance of the pharmacy which was exposed to indirect sunlight, the upper shelf which was exposed to the light, and the lower shelf which was protected from the light and sunlight, and. Storage was carried out for one month. Determination of vitamin C levels in tablet was determined using Spectrophotometry UV-Vis method, then the results were statistically analyzed using One Way Anova. The results showed that the levels of vitamin C in the tablets on the front shelf, upper shelf, and lower shelf were 95,56%, 97,67%, and 98,95% respectively.  The results exhibit the lowest level of vitamin C was found on front storage, nonetheless there was no significantly difference levels from all storage location.

The wider community, especially mothers and adolescents, have not been aware of the importance of using hygienic cosmetic products. Microbial contamination in cosmetics can occur due to the use of unhygienic applicators and the exchange of cosmetics between users. In addition, improper cosmetics storage in warm and humid places triggers microbial growth. Based on this, it is necessary to educate cosmetic microbial contamination of PKK RW 09 Bumi Antariksa Residence Madiun. The activities carried out through lectures, interactive discussions, consultations and assistance related to the use of cosmetics material and storage are good to minimize microbial contamination. Educational activities have succeeded in increasing partner knowledge about the correct handling of cosmetics including the use, the expiration of cosmetics and its storage and increasing knowledge concerning the prevention of microbial contamination in cosmetics including the correct handling of applicators and the use of cosmetics together. Keywords—: education; microbial contamination; cosmetics; bumi antariksa.