Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees) contains andrografolid, a compound that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant activities to accelerate burn wound healing. This study evaluated the preparation of submicro emulsion of bitter melon leaf extract with Tween 20 and PEG-400 at a concentration of 10% and tested the burn wound healing activity in Wistar rats. This study was divid…
Kenikir leaves (Cosmos caudatus Kunth.) contain flavonoid group compound quercetin which has potential as anti-cancer. The extract of kenikir leaves has low solubility and bioavailability so that a modification of the drug delivery system is needed in the form of folic acid-conjugated chitosan-alginate polymer-based nanoparticles. Folic acid-conjugated chitosan carries the drug to folate recept…
Gnetum gnemon leaves contained flavonoids that had the potential to dissolve kidney stones by increasing urinary citrate excretion and diuresis. The low bioavailability of fractions required nanoparticle dosage forms as an option to increase the effectiveness of the delivery system. This study aimed to determine the percentage of nanosuspension entrapment efficiency used for in vivo tests and t…
Chinese betel (Peperomia pellucida) contains secondary metabolite compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, tannins, saponins, and triterpenoids. This assay aims to determine the hepatoprotector activity of ethanol extract of chinese betel herb by observation of biochemical parameters, macroscopic, and histopathology of the liver of carbon tetrachloride-induced wistar rats (CCl4). The…
The plant Peperomia pellucida (commonly known as Chinese betel) contains flavonoid and phenolic metabolites that have the potential to improve kidney function impaired by nephrotoxicity through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This study aims to investigate the effects of ethanol extract of Peperomia pellucida (EEPP) on improving kidney function in rats induced with nephrotoxic…
Inflammation is the body's protective mechanism against tissue damage caused by physical trauma, chemical irritation, or microbial infection. However, the use of synthetic anti-inflammatory drugs, such as NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), often leads to side effects, including gastrointestinal irritation and impaired kidney function. Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata) is an herba…
Pepaya (Carica papaya L.) is one of the plants that grow in the tropics. Pepaya is a fruit originating from Southeast Asia (including Indonesia). Pesticides function as substances to control pests and have benefits to help control various disease vectors. However, pesticides have side effects that are bad for the environment and health, one of which is damage to the human organ system to cause …
Ulat kantong (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) merupakan serangga hama yang memiliki tingkat keparahan yang tinggi ditinggi di perkebunan kelapa sawit. Karamunting merupakan salah satu gulma di perkebunan kelapa sawit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian pakan tanaman kelapa sawit dan karamunting terhadap biologi dan morfologi ulat kantong. Penelitian ini dilakukan deng…
Long beans (Vigna sinensis L.) are one of the leguminous crops. Long beans are one of the plants of the fabaceae family. The main diseases found in long beans are Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) and Mungbean Yellow Mosaic Virus (MYMV). Pesticides are toxic chemicals widely used to enhance agricultural production by reducing damage from pests and diseases. The aim of this study is to determine t…
Chili (Capsicum annuum) is a favorite horticultural commodity in Indonesia that has high economic value and does not depend on the season, making it the choice of farmers to cultivate. The productivity of red chili nationally has reached 6 tons/hectare over the past five years. In South Sumatra, chili production increased every year until 2020, but decreased in 2022. The use of pesticides is co…
Urban agriculture is one of the efforts to optimize narrow land in order to make efficient space limitations by cultivating vegetables in two layers. Two-layer cultivation is one way to optimize narrow land in urban areas. Two-layer cultivation by selecting vegetable plants such as cucumbers, red lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and radishes can be an option in agricultural cultivation in urban areas …
Penelitian bertujuan untuk menguji sinergisme multi isolat bakteri dan mendapatkan komposisi isolat bakteri Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Bakteri Pelarut Fosfat, dan Bakteri Endofitik terbaik dalam meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan serapan nitrogen tanaman jagung pada Inseptisol asal lebak. Percobaan dilakukan dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), dengan * menggunakan kombinasi bakteri Azospirillum, Azo…
The research objective was to determine water reservoir development existing at Unit Usaha Cinta Manis in order to increase sugarcane plant production. Method used in this research was descriptive and data was presented in form of tables and graphs. The observed parameters in this research were areal layout, local climate, sugarcane plant and soil physical properties. Unit Usaha Cinta Manis cur…
Excessive free radical production can lead to oxidative stress that damages DNA, proteins and lipids, triggering serious neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases. Oxidative damage caused by free radicals can be prevented by the activity of antioxidant compounds. Based on previous research, papaya leaves, melinjo leaves, and pelawan leaves as natural antioxidants contain flavonoids and phenolic…
Rubber plantations are the main support of the agricultural sector and the economy of Indonesia. There are some obstacles in rubber cultivative which one of important obstacle is plant desease. One of the important disease is the rubber tapping panel dryness. Tapping Panel Dryness is also known as the brown skin disease. The disease is caused by physiological factors because depth slices of tap…
The ethanol extract of Pelawan leaves (Tristaniopsis merguensis Griff.) contains flavonoids, steroids, phenolics, and terpenoids, which have the potential to act as analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents due to their ability to inhibit prostaglandin formation, the main mediator of pain and inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of the extract as well as the analgesic an…
Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di desa Bumi dan di laboratorium Nematologi Jurusan Hama dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Sriwijaya. dari buhn Oktober 2012 sampai dengan Januari 2013. Tujuan dari penehtian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari aplikasi Trichoderma sp. dalam upaya mengendalikan serangan penyakit J A P di desa Bumi dan mengetahui kemampuan bertahan Trichoderma…
The use of antioxidants can prevent oxidative stress conditions, which cause tissue damage, due to too many free radicals in the body. The body produces antioxidant compounds such as SOD (Superoxide Dismutase), Gpx (Glutathione peroxidase), and catalase to protect the endothelium of blood vessels from free radical attacks, which reduce oxidative stress. This study aims to evaluate the antioxida…
The research aimed to determine the most effective soaking duration for the germination of silk seeds (Falcataria moluccana) using hot water at an initial temperature of 60oc. The research was conducted at the Forest Plant Seed Center Region I in Palembang. This study was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD), consisting of 6 treatments and 4 replication, with each experimental u…
Gamal leaves (Gliricidia sepium) have pharmacological activity as anthelmitic, hepatoprotector and antibacterial. The content of secondary metabolites in the ethyl acetate fraction of gamal leaves are flavonoids, tannins and saponins. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of acute toxicity of the ethyl acetate fraction of gamal leaves with testing parameters of biochemical leve…
Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) were a common health problem in Indonesia. The kersen leaf (Muntingia calabura L.) contained flavonoid compounds that acted as diuretics. The use of nanosuspension preparations was chosen to enhance the effectiveness and bioavailability of the fraction in delivering the active substance to the target. The aim of this study was to determine the %EE and characteriz…
Daun kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) diketahui memiliki efek farmakologi sebagai antinefrolitiasis karena mengandung senyawa flavonoid yang dapat berikatan dengan kalsium pada batu ginjal dan meningkatkan ekskresi urin. Senyawa bahan alam mempunyai kelarutan dan bioavailabilitas yang rendah dalam air sehingga dapat diatasi dengan inovasi sediaan berupa nanosuspensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untu…
Lawsonia inermis is a traditional medicinal plant used to treat inflammation of the finger joints and skin diseases.The aims of This study were evaluated the efficacy of Lawsonia inermis leaf extract in healing burn and incision wounds. The extraction was carried out using the maceration method with ethanol solvent.The research were used 60 male Wistar rats, divided into six treatment groups (f…
Jatropha curcas linn leaves contain secondary metabolite compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids (kaemperol), saponins, steroids, tannins, quinones, and phenols. Empirically, this study aims to determine the characteristics and phytochemical screening of ethanol extracts and fractions of Jatropha curcas leaves, the effect of administering ethanol extracts and fractions on MDA levels, catalase e…
Purple Paper Flower (Bougainvillea spectabilis) has traditionally been used to treat various diseases such as hepatitis, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and irregular menstruation. Its secondary metabolite compounds include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, quinones, saponins, steroids, tannins, and terpenoids, which have potential to accelerate wound healing. This study aims to identify the character…
The Takokak plant (Solanum torvum Sw.) contains phenolic compounds, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, sterols, saponins, alkaloids, triterpenes, anthraquinones, and anthocyanins, which have potential as natural antioxidants. This study aimed to determine the total phenolic and flavonoid content, antioxidant activity (IC50), and inhibition percentage of ethanol extracts from the roots, flowers, f…
Physicochemical And Functional Characteristics Of Modified Lotus Seed Flour (Nelumbo nucifera) . Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is an aquatic plant that grows naturally in swamps and calm rivers. Lotus seeds have the potential as an alternative source of carbohydrates, replacing rice or wheat flour, which is very important especially during famine. The government's program on non-wheat food diversifi…