The effectivity of binahong (anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis) leaves extract for growth inhibition of streptococcus mutans in oral cavity

Abstract

Objective: This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of binahong (anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis) leaves extract in inhibiting the streptococcus mutans growth. Material and Methods:The study is true experimental laboratories with posttest-only control group design. The study sample used was Binahong leaves and streptococus mutans bacteria that were multiplied in Microbiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara. This study used seven treatment groups namely, 75%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25% Binahong leaf extract, amoxicillin (positive control) and Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) (negative control). Testing the treatment group for the Streptococcus mutans was carried out using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method with four repetitions. Extract was done by maceration using 96% ethanol solvent.Results: Indicate that the binahong leaves (anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis) extract can inhibit the growth of streptococcus mutans which can be seen from the clear zone formed on paper discs that have been given binahong leaves extract with a concentration of 75%, 50%, 25%, 12, 5%, 6.25%, along with amoxicillin and dimethylsulfoxide/DMSO. The results also showed a significant difference in diameter of the inhibition zone from each treatment group (p <0.005). Conclusion: Binahong (anredera cordifolia (ten.) steenis) leaf extract has antibacterial ability because it can inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity and compared to other concentrations, 75% concentration is more effective in inhibiting the growth of streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity.

Utilization of Nanogels Extract Leaf Binahong on Palatal Wound Healing

“…Treatment with herbal plants is starting to be developed in the world because it is relatively cheap and easy to use. 4,5 Binahong (Anredera cordifolia (Ten) Steenis) is a wild plant that grows widely in Indonesia, and its leaves are known to be used for wound healing. 4 The content of chemical compounds such as tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, anthraquinones, terpenoids, steroids, and glycosides in binahong leaves provides pharmacological effects.…”

“…4 The content of chemical compounds such as tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, anthraquinones, terpenoids, steroids, and glycosides in binahong leaves provides pharmacological effects. 5,6 This is the reason for using binahong leaves to speed up the wound healing process. A good drug delivery system affects the delivery of the drug to the target location precisely.…”