Ethnoscience Study of Betel Lime Making in Indragiri Hilir as a Natural Science Learning Resource

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the local wisdom of making Lokan betel lime (Geloina erosa) in a scientific perspective. The data collection method used in-depth interviews with the Sapat people of the Banjar tribe, namely Fauziah and Ayus, the informants were selected using the snowball sampling method. Data were analyzed using Milles and Huberman's qualitative analysis method. The results showed that the Banjar people have a tradition of making betel lime from Lokan (Geloina erosa). The tradition of making Lokan betel lime (Geloina erosa) is a local wisdom of the Banjar people which is still maintained today. The process of making whiting includes the preparation of materials and tools, the process of making whiting, the results and benefits of whiting which can be used in science learning.