“…This means that cassava leaf extract administration can enhance fibroblast quantity and collagen density. This increase is believed to be related to the active chemical compound of cassava leaves such as flavonoids, tannins, saponins, triterpenoids, and vitamin C. 22 According to Meilawaty and Kusumawardani (2016), cassava leaf extract can reduce expression of the proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). 20 Another study also showed that cassava leaf extract could reduce MMP-8 expression in rats with ovarian dysfunction with P. gingivalis -induced periodontitis.…”