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Formulation and Physical Quality Evaluation of Cyperus rotundus L. Water Fraction Gel Alfara Derista Felany; Juvita Herdianty; Devita Riafinola Andaririt; Ivan Junius Mesak; Bilal Subchan
Strada Journal of Pharmacy Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : Universitas STRADA Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30994/sjp.v8i1.202

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The development of topical preparations from natural ingredients requires rigorous physical quality evaluation to ensure their safety, stability, and efficacy. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate the physical quality of a gel preparation containing the water fraction of Cyperus rotundus L. at various concentrations. The water fraction of the rhizome was formulated into gel preparations with concentrations of 5% (F1), 10% (F2), 15% (F3), and 20% (F4) using Carbopol 940 as a gelling agent. The physical quality evaluation included organoleptic tests, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, adhesion, and viscosity. The results showed that all gel formulas met the established physical quality requirements. An increase in the concentration of the water fraction significantly affected the physical characteristics of the preparation, such as a more intense color, as well as an increase in pH, adhesion, and viscosity. All formulas exhibited a pH suitable for the physiological range of the skin (5.53–6.80), good spreadability (5.49–6.77 cm), and adequate adhesion (>2 seconds). It was concluded that the nut grass rhizome water fraction gel has stable and acceptable physical characteristics, making it a potential candidate for further development as a topical preparation.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Remaja tentang Penggunaan Bahan Alam dalam Mengatasi Asam Lambung Luluk Aniqoh Meliana Putri; Sri Rahayu Dwi Purnaningtyas; Selly Septi Fandinata; Dabyt Faizin Firzatullah; Varel Tsania Faza; Devita Riafinola Andaririt; Chinthia Devientasari; Ivan Junius Mesak
APMa Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 6 No. 2: Juli 2026
Publisher : STIKES Bhakti Husada Mulia Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47575/apma.v6i2.949

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Peningkatan kasus asam lambung pada remaja dipengaruhi oleh gaya hidup tidak sehat dan rendahnya pengetahuan mengenai pencegahan serta penanganannya, sehingga kegiatan ini bertujuan meningkatkan pemahaman remaja tentang penggunaan bahan alam dalam mengatasi asam lambung. Metode yang digunakan adalah edukasi melalui penyuluhan kesehatan kepada siswa SMA dengan media presentasi, brosur, serta evaluasi menggunakan pretest dan post-test. Hasil menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan pengetahuan peserta dari rata-rata 65,15% menjadi 91,51% setelah diberikan edukasi. Remaja mampu memahami penyebab, gejala, pencegahan, serta pemanfaatan bahan alami seperti jahe, kunyit, sereh, madu, dan pepaya sebagai alternatif penanganan awal. Hasil analisis statistik menggunakan uji Paired T-Test menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai pretest dan post-test (p<0,001), sehingga edukasi kesehatan berbasis bahan alam dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja mengenai pengendalian asam lambung.