Tea is widely recognized as a functional beverage due to its rich content of bioactive compounds that may provide beneficial health effects, particularly as a source of antioxidants. Recently, the development of herbal teas derived from medicinal plants has gained increasing attention. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Melastoma malabathricum leaves (senduduk) for development as a h…
The increasing damage in storage warehouse caused by rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) continues to increase over time. Chemical insecticide use leads to resistance and environmental degradation. Plant-based insecticides offer a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative. Indian Borage (Plectranthus amboinicus) contains essential oil compounds such as carvacrol and thymol, which have pot…
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mempelajari stabilitas antioksidan herbal kelopak bunga rosella dengan cara pengeringan dan suhu penyimpanan yang berbeda. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Kimia Hasil Pertanian Jurusan Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Sriwijaya Indralaya, pada bulan April sampai September 2008. Penelitian menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) yang disusun secara fa…
Effect Of Aloe Vera Extract And Guava Leaf Extract Supplementation In Drinking Water On The Quail Performance. Quail has good egg production and can produce 200-300 eggs annually. Quail performance is influenced by feed consumption genetics, egg production and conversion value ration. Lack of supplementation in quail causes appetite and egg production to decrease so that the quail's nutrition i…
This study aimed to determine the effect of differences in temperature and drying time on the physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of Arabic jujube tea drinks. This research was conducted in February 2024 at the Agricultural Product Chemistry Laboratory, Agricultural Product Technology Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University.…
Gout arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition caused by uric acid crystal accumulation. The inflammatory mechanism involves complex pathways that increase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels. Muntingia calabura L. leaves contain bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, which are known to reduce ROS production by mitigating pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. This study aims to evaluate th…
Indonesia is one of the countries rich in natural resources, especially plant diversity. This plant diversity includes various types of plants that have the potential as traditional medicine. Types of plants that can be used as traditional medicine are useful for curing various diseases in the community and can be used as raw materials for medicine. In the Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (OKU Timur) di…
Indonesi amerupakan negara yang kaya akan keanekagaragaman hayati. Terdapat puluhan ribu tanaman di tanah air, dan sekitar 2.500 diantaranya masuk sebagai kategori tanaman obat. Tanaman obat dipilih sebagai alternatif karena dipicu oleh mahalnya biaya pengobatan kimiawi dan efek samping dalam jangka panjang obat kimiawi. Walaupun dampak kesembuhannya lebih lama dari pengobatan medis, tetapi pen…
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to the pancreas not being able to produce insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly. The use of antidiabetic drugs has many side effects, including gastrointestinal disorders, weight gain, and hypoglycemia. Therefore, the search for alternative antidiabetics from natural sources is important. On…
Excessive free radicals can cause oxidative stress, leading to various degenerative diseases. Natural antioxidants derived from plants have the potential to counteract these effects. Nypa fruticans fiber contains high levels of polyphenols, making it a potential source of antioxidants that can be formulated into lozenges as a practical and consumer-friendly dosage form. This study aimed to desc…
Pemakaian tanaman obat untuk mengatasi berbagai masalah kesehatansaat ini mulai kembali menjadi tren dalam masyarakat di berbagai belahan dunia. “Back to Nature” pun sudah familiar terutama di kalangan masyarakat perkotaan. Sangat tidak tepat membandingkan manakah yang lebih baikantara obat-obatan konvensional atau modern dengan obat tradisional. Cara kerja obat tradisional tidaklah cepat,…
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or action. Treatment using synthetic drugs often leads to side effects, thereby necessitating safer alternatives such as medicinal plants. This study aimed to examine the antidiabetic potential of mahogany leaf extract (Swietenia mahagoni) and to determine its optimal dose i…
This study aims to evaluate the potential of ethanol extract of putat leaves (Barringtonia acutangula) in stimulating the growth of probiotic Bifidobacterium longum and test its ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli bacteria. Bifidobacterium longum is one of the lactic acid bacteria that are beneficial for human gut health, while E. coli bacteria are known as opportunisti…
Diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli infections remains a significant public health problem in developing countries, including Indonesia. Overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistance, so alternatives are needed. Putat leaves (Barringtonia acutangula) contain the flavonoid quercetin, which has prebiotic and antibacterial potential. This study aims to investigate the effect of putat leaf extract …
Penjelasan secara menyeluruh tentang jintan hitam dimulai dengan diberikannya perbedaan antara obat herbal dan kimiawi yang bahkan disertai dengan pendapat beberapa dokter tentang bahaya obat kimia. Jintan hitam sebagai salah satu alternatif obat herbal dipercaya berasal dari Mediterania sebelum tersebar ke berbagai belahan dunia termasuk ke Asia. Bentuknya kecil berserabut dan ukuranya tidak l…
Propolis sudah dikembangkan sebagai obat perbagai macam penyakit. Mulai dari penyakit ringan seperti batuk, pilek, flu dan sebagainya hingga penyakit berat seperti stroke, serangan jantung dan bahkan AIDS. Jenis lebah penghasil propolis terbesar adalah terdapat pada lebah jenis trigona. Lebah yang juga disebut Klanceng/Lanceng ini merupakan jenis lebah tak bersengat yang mampu memproduksi pro…
Hipertensi adalah silent killer (pembunuh senyap). Sering kali hipertensi tidak didahului tanda-tanda khas. Untuk mencegah darah tinggi atau mengatasi darah tinggi bagi yang sudah memeiliki hipertensi ada beberapa hal praktis yang dapat dilakukan, misalnya mengurangi konsumsi garam dalam makanan, konsumsi makanan yang mengandung kalium, kalsium dan magnesium, kurangi minum minuman yang beralkoh…
Kanker sering dikenal oleh masyarakat sebagai tumor, padahal tidak semua tumor adalah kanker. Tumor adalah segala benjolan abnormal. Tumor dibagi menjadi dua jenis yaitu tumor ganas dan tumor tidak ganas. Kanker adalah istilah umum untuk semua jenis tumor ganas. Klasifikasi kanker dilakukan pada beberapa kategori umum, yaitu karsinoma, sarkoma, leukemia, dan limfoma. Setidaknya ada sekitar …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Open wounds are very susceptible to infection, can become ulcers and even chronic if they are not treated and cared for properly. Nanofiber as a modern wound dressing can deliver medicinal ingredients for caring wound. Betel leaves (Piper betle) and Binahong leaves (Anredera cordifolia) contain flavonoids, saponins, tannins which can accelerate the wound healing process. The aim of this study i…