Introduction: Hypercholesterolemia occurs when cholesterol levels in the blood increases. Traditionally, krokot (purslane, portulaca oleracea) is used to treat cardiovascular disease. Aim: This research evaluated the effect of purslane extract to inhibit increasing of cholesterol levels. Methods: The ethanol extract dosage of purslane was 27.5, 55, and 110 mg/kg body weight (bw) and simvastatin 1.8 mg/kg bw were used as comparisons. The anti-hyper cholesterol effect test was done by feeding a high cholesterol diet and drinks containing 0.01% propylthiouracil. The test parameters were body weight and total cholesterol levels on days 0, 7, 14, and 21. Results: The results showed that the extract was able to prevent the increase in body weight compared to the control group (p<0.05) and that it could inhibit the increase of total cholesterol levels at day 14 and 21 compared to control group (p<0.05) and equivalent to simvastatin (p>0.05).

One of the ways to increase profit in small and medium business (UKM) in Cimahi is by diversifying its products, through manufacturing of bar soap derived from cow's milk from UKM. The requirement of bath soap is proper acidity (pH) level, otherwise it will make the skin dry, itchy or even increase irritation. Therefore, this in vivo non-clinical irritation evaluation is conducted to evaluate the effects of bar soap produced by UKM in Cimahi according to the guidelines in rat test animals. The animals is divided into five groups and exposed to soap for four hours. Five soap samples is obtained from UKM in Cipageran area, Cimahi. Observations is made at the hours of 1, 4, 24, 48, and 72 hours after exposure and is continued for 14 days. The measured parameters is erythema and edema, and the primary irritation index. The results showed that bar soap containing cow milk produced by UKM in Cimahi did not cause erythema and edema. Primary irritation index of all bath soap samples was 0.0 . It can be concluded that soap bars containing cow's milk produced by Cimahi City UKM including into the category of very mild irritation (negligigle).

Background: Safer and effective alternatives to manage nicotine dependence are still required. Preliminary studies have shown the potential of virgin coconut oil (VCO) to be used in dependence treatment. Objective: to assess the VCO effect administered for 14 days on nicotine dependence and quality of life. Methods: Forty smoking subjects participated in an open-label, single-center, pre/post-intervention study, and were required to take 15 ml VCO twice daily for 14 days. They were evaluated with the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) for nicotine dependence intensity and EuroQol-visual analogue scales (EQ VAS) for quality of life. Results: The VCO regimen improved FTND (0.53 points decrease, p<0.05) and EQ-VAS (5.85 points increase p<0.01) scores. Adverse events were all mild. Conclusion: Results of the present study suggest that VCO has the potential to be a safe and effective adjunct therapy for the management of nicotine dependence.

Skin is one of the outermost body defenses which is often exposed to foreign objects. Cleaning the dirt on the skin is done using soap. Cow's milk contains protein and fat which is effective to moisturize and nourish the skin. This study aims to make liquid soap preparations from cow's milk that serves to increase moisture on the skin. The study began with the collection of cow's milks from small and medium businesses in the city of Cimahi and organoleptic characteristics testing. Then a series of liquid soap formulas were made containing 0, 5, 10 and 20% cow's milk. Liquid soap preparations obtained were evaluated including physical evaluation (organoleptic, pH, viscosity, and stability tests) and testing of respondents (testing the emollient power with a skin analyzer, preference test, and cleaning effectiveness). The data obtained were analyzed statistically using paired t-test. Physical evaluation results showed that the search for soap formula containing cow's milk was stable for 28 days storage. The test results of the respondents showed that the most preferred preparation is liquid soap containing 15% cow's milk with reasons for being comfortable, soft and not sticky to the skin. The results of the cleaning effectiveness test also showed liquid soap containing 15% cow's milk can clean the dirt and make up.Keywords: Cow milk, liquid soap, emollient

Malaria dapat menyebabkan disfungsi multi organ yang dikaitkan oleh respon inflamasi yang dipicu salah satunya produksi mediator inflamasi yang dikeluarkan dari eritrosit terinfeksi yang lisis. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian sebelumnya resveratrol memiliki aktivitas farmakologi seperti imunomodulator, kardioprotektif, antiinflamasi, antioksidan, dan antimalaria. Tujuan dari penelitian ini mengevaluasi pengaruh resveratrol terhadap organ mencit yang terinfeksi malaria Plasmodium berghei ANKA. Mencit swiss webster yang telah terinfeksi P. berghei dikelompokan secara acak dan diberikan resveratrol 25, 50, 100 mg/kg bb secara per oral selama tujuh hari. Parameter pengamatan meliputi indeks organ dan histopatologi organ hati, limpa serta ginjal. Hasil menunjukan resveratrol pada dosis 25, 50, 100 mg/kg bb memiliki nilai indeks organ limpa, hati, dan ginjal yang lebih kecil bila dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol (P<0,05). Sedangkan hasil pengamatan histologi limpa, hati, dan ginjal pada mencit yang diberikan resveratrol berbagai dosis menunjukan adanya perbaikan sel. Resveratrol pada dosis 25, 50, 100 mg/kg bb mempengaruhi terhadap indeks organ mencit yang terinfeksi P. berghei dan merupakan salah satu indikator bahwa resveratrol dapat mengurangi komplikasi malaria.