Identification of acem acem leaves as hand washing media for pesticide user

Abstract

To replace the unavailability of water and soap in the fields, Karo farmers use a type of wild plant known as “daun acem acem” to clean their hands that are exposed to pesticides. This study aims to identify wild plant species that were carried out on horticultural farms that were used by farmers to clean the pesticide exposure. The research location is in Sumber Mufakat village, Kabanjahe district, Karo district in 2019-2020. This is a descriptive survey where the leaf as samples were taken by making observation plots measuring 1mx1m and placing them at random research locations in 20 farmer fields. The data analyzed in descriptive by compare and tracing in exploration. The result found that acem acem leaves have a leaf shape like clover and have flowers. Generally grows wild around plants that contain lots of water. This plant also contains water, especially in the stems and roots. This mountain clover is included in the genus oxalis and the species Oxalis dehradunensis Raizada. Farmers are sure that these leaves are effective in cleaning the pesticides at the skin exposure. This plant contains saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, and oxalic acid and is effective to increase the personal hygiene of farmers.