Analysis of Patchouli Oil Processing in Tangkumaho Village, Napano Kusambi District, West Muna Regency

Abstrak

This study aims to examine the patchouli oil processing methods in Tangkumaho Village, Napano Kusambi District, West Muna Regency. The research employs observation, interviews/questionnaires, documentation, and literature review as data collection methods. The collected data is analyzed descriptively to systematically describe the stages of patchouli oil processing. The process begins with drying the patchouli leaves to reduce moisture content, thereby enhancing oil extraction efficiency. Next, the dried leaves are placed into a distillation kettle containing water, ensuring that the leaves remain above the water surface to facilitate indirect heating. The heating or distillation process lasts approximately 9 hours, utilizing steam distillation to extract the essential oil from the leaves. The final stage involves separating the oil from the water, where the extracted oil is manually collected using a ladle or other simple methods. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights for farmers and business owners in improving efficiency and the quality of patchouli oil production. Additionally, this study serves as a foundation for developing more modern and effective distillation technologies.

Kata kunci

• Production Efficiency
• distillation, extraction
• patchouli oil
• processing methods