POTENTIAL OF MANGROVE LEAF (Acanthus Illicifolius) EXTRACT ON STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS AND ESCHERICIA COLLI BACTERIA
Heni Setyowati Esti Rahayu, Nasrudin, Kartika Wijayanti, Puspita Septie Dianita*, Prasojo Pribadi
Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang
Corresponding author : puspitaseptie[at]ummgl.ac.id
Abstract
Background. Mangrove leaf is one of the plants that live in the waters of Java which has many benefitas but has not been used optimally. Mangrove leaves contain several chemical compounds that can be used for health. On of the contents of Mangrove leaves can be used as an antibacterial. Objective. This study aims to determine the activity of Mangrove leaf extract on the bacterial inhibition process which can later be used as an antibacterial. Methode. This research is an experimental study. This study used tree concentration of extract. The extract is made with a concentration variation of 5%, 10%, and 20% to see the inhibitory activity of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and Eschericia coli bacteria. Bacterial identification test was carried out using agar media. Result. The results of this study indicate that the most effective antibacterial extract is the mangrove leaf extract in concentration 20%. Conclusion. effective dose for antibacteria effect of Mangrove leaf extract (Achantus illcifolius) is 200 mg.
Keywords: Antibacteria; Eschericia Colli; Mangrove Leaves (Acanthus Illicifolius); Staphylococcus aureus
Topic: Pharmaceutical