Indigenous knowledge, Islamic va INTEGRATION INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND ISLAMIC VALUE IN UTILIZING INVERTEBRATES IN THE MAJALENGKA, WEST JAVA COMMUNITY

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the integration of indigenous knowledge and Islamic values ​​in the Majalengka community in utilizing invertebrates and to explore the practice of indigenous knowledge in utilizing invertebrates, especially snails (Achatina fulica) and Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) in the health and food sector. This research was conducted in Sukaraja village, Jatiwangi, Majalengka district. This research was used a qualitative approach method of direct observation. Data was collected through observation, interviews, documentation and literature study, then the data were analyzed descriptively. The results show that indigenous knowledge based on Islamic values ​​implemented by the Majalengka indigenous community could increase community empowerment in various fields, namely health, economics, and social. The people of Majalengka use the snail (Achatina fulica) as a natural medicine for toothaches and the wound healing. While the Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) as a traditional food of the community is believed to have a lot of protein content which is very good for the human body, especially for the growth of children. Further studies need to be conducted regarding the use of animals by the community based on sustainable conservation and further studies have to also be done to analyze of the presence of any bioactive compounds in invertebrate species used in traditional medicine in the research area.

Effects of Achasin Protein on Snail (Achatina Fulica) Mucus on Healing Cuts (Vulnus Scissum) in Mice (Mus Musculus) Skin

“…This achasin works by attacking or inhibiting the formation of common parts of bacterial strains such as the peptidoglycan layer and the cytoplasmic membrane. The peptidoglycan layer is the layer that forms the cell wall, where the cell wall in bacteria plays a very important role in resisting osmotic pressure from the outside (Lestiani, 2022). The achasin protein in snail mucus has important biological functions, including as a protein binding receptor (enzyme) for bacteria.…”

“…The achasin protein will bind to the protein (enzyme) present in the bacteria and will interfere with the activity of the enzyme so that when an infection occurs, the bacteria that will carry out the replication process will fail to separate because it is prevented by the achasin protein, the septum is not formed and separates into daughter cells. Achasin protein in snail mucus is a protein that has important biological functions, besides being intended to prevent evaporation, and assist smooth movement, it is also needed to protect the body from mechanical injuries (Lestiani, 2022). The administration of snail mucus (Achtina fulica) has the effect of accelerating the closure of a cut wound (Vulnus Scissum) which can be seen by the linking of the two edges of the wound.…”

“…Protein can function and play a role in growth, defense, body function, and as a protective function, namely replacing damaged tissues and cells. Based on the function of this protein, it is estimated that the animal protein content in snail mucus has a high biological value, namely in healing and inhibiting the inflammatory process (Lestiani, 2022).…”