Perbandingan Karakteristik Potensi Antibakteri Ekstrak Daun Dan Bunga Kemangi (Ocimum sanctum L) Terhadap Propionibacterium acnes

Abstract

Basil leaves and basil seeds have been shown to contain secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols, essential oils that have the potential as antibacterial. Basil seeds are produced from the seeds of the basil flower. The aim of the study was to identify the chemical constituents and compare the antibacterial potential of basil leaves and flowers (Ocimum sanctum L.) against Propionibacterium acnes. Antibacterial testing method with agar diffusion disk using blank paper disc and Nutrien Agar media. Basil leaves and flowers were macerated with ethanol, then prepared as test materials for concentrations of 10, 20 and 40 mg/ml. The results showed that basil leaf extract contains alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids and polyphenols. It was concluded that basil leaves and flowers may act as antibacterial Propionibacterium acnes at concentrations of 10 mg/ml, 20 mg/ml and 40 mg ml. Basil leaves are more potent than basil flowers as an antibacterial Propionibacterium acnes with an optimal concentration of 20 mg/ml, but the amount of chemical compounds in the basil flower extract is higher.

Potential Use of Jerangau Rhizome (Acorus calamus L.) as an Antibacterial Agent for Streptococcus pneumoniae

“…If the active substance contained in the test material is sufficient in quantity and is antibacterial, a growth inhibition zone will form around it in the form of a clear area where bacteria do not grow. The testing of herbal extracts against Streptococcus pneumoniae has also been tested using miana leaf extract either alone or in combination [23][24][25][26]; bitter melon [27]; tamarind fruit [28]; basil [29] and bay leaf [30]. All the results of this research used the same method as this research, namely agar diffusion using the paper disc or well technique.…”