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…
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…
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…
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…
Background: Composite resin has the advantage of mimicking tooth color and good bond strength but is prone to long-term color changes in the oral cavity. Acidic beverages such as carbonated drinks and jamu kunyit asam (turmeric drink) can erode the surface of composite resin and affect color stability. Objective: to examine the effects of these beverages on the color stability of Universal Sing…
This study aims to determine the types of plants, the parts of the plants used, the benefits of plants as traditional medicines, and how to process plants as traditional medicines by the Malay community in Jejawi sub-district, Ogan Komering Ilir district. The research was conducted in August - December 2021. The research method used was descriptive method with purposive sampling technique on si…
One of the freshwater bacteria that causes economic losses in freshwater fish farming is Aeromonas hydrophila because it can cause Motile Aeromonas Septicemia (MAS) disease. The use of lotus leaf extract as an antibacterial agent in Aeromonas hydrophila resulted in cell wall lysis and atrophy. This study purpose to determine the concentration of lotus leaf extract (Nymphaea pubescens L.) to inh…
Pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pemanfaatan tumbuhan sebagai obat oleh Suku Lematang di Desa Kuripan Kecamatan Rambang Dangku Kabupaten Muara Enim telah lama digunakan secara turun temurun. Penggunaan tumbuhan sebagai obat merupakan salah satu upaya dalam mempertahankan adat dan tradisi masyakarat Suku Lematang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginventarisasi dan mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis da…
Ethnobotany is the study of direct relationship between humans and plants in their traditional use. The Kayuagung tribe community in Pematang Panggang Village Mesuji District Ogan Komering Ilir Regency still uses plants that have been passed down from generation to generation. The purpose of this study was to identify and identify the types of plants with medicinal properties, to know the habit…
Ethnobotany is a field of science that studies the relationship between humans and their intercations with plants. Rambang Trible in Pagar Agung Village Rambang District Muara Enim Regency Sumatera Selatan still use plants as medicine to treat a disease that has been passed down from generation to generation. The purpose of this research is to find out and identify the types of plants than have…
Suku Komering di Desa Rasuan memiliki banyak sekali potensi tumbuhan obat yang dapat digunakan untuk menyembuhkan berbagai macam penyakit, hal ini dikarenakan kondisi alamnya masih terjaga dengan baik. Mengingat khasiat tumbuhan obat yang terbukti menyembuhkan penyakit dan penggunaannya lebih efektif, efisien, aman dan ekonomis, maka sudah saatnya disosialisasikan kepada masyarakat secara terus…