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EFFECTIVENESS OF ARECA CATECHU (BETEL NUT) EXTRACT ON THE MORTALITY OF AEDES AEGYPTI AND ANOPHELES LARVAE: A LABORATORY EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Djamanmona, Rolyn Frisca; Kambu, Yowel; Kartikasari, Nurul; Mustamu, Alva Cherry
Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Vol 18 No 03 (2025): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (Journal of Health Science) 
Publisher : Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33086/jhs.v18i03.7309

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Background: Vector-borne diseases such as dengue fever and malaria continue to pose major global public health challenges. The increasing resistance of mosquito vectors to synthetic insecticides underscores the urgency for exploring plant-based larvicidal alternatives. However, the comparative efficacy of Areca catechu seed extract against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles spp. larvae remains insufficiently investigated. Methods: A laboratory-based experimental study employing a post-test only control group design was conducted. A total of 1,200 third-instar larvae (600 A. aegypti, 600 Anopheles spp.) were randomly assigned to six groups: five treatment groups (1000–10,000 ppm) and one negative control. Larvae were exposed to Areca catechu seed extract for 24 hours. Mortality data were analysed using one-way ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc tests, and LC₅₀ and LC₉₀ values were estimated via probit regression. Results: Larval mortality increased significantly with extract concentration (p < 0.001). At 10,000 ppm, mortality reached 100% in A. aegypti and 98% in Anopheles spp. Notably, A. aegypti exhibited greater susceptibility, with lower LC₅₀ values (3180.42 ppm vs 3536.55 ppm). These differences were statistically significant across nearly all concentration levels. Conclusions: Areca catechu extract demonstrates potent, dose-dependent larvicidal activity against two major mosquito vector species. This study addresses a critical gap by adopting a comparative cross-species approach, substantiating the larvicidal potential of bioactive phytochemicals such as arecoline, tannins, and saponins. Findings support the integration of plant-based larvicides into community-level vector control programmes, offering a sustainable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional insecticides.
Efektifitas Mikropartikel Daun Afrika sebagai Profilaksis Malaria terhadap Penurunan Parasitemia Malaria Djamanmona, Rolyn Frisca; Anggreini, Yogik Setia
The Indonesian Journal of Infectious Diseases Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): The Indonesian Journal of Infectious Disease
Publisher : Rumah Sakit Penyakit Infeksi Prof Dr. Sulianti Saroso

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32667/ijid.v9i2.184

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Latar belakang: Ekstrak daun afrika memiliki efek antiplasmodial dan isolat yang memiliki kandungan seskuiterpen lakton yang berfungsi menghambat pertumbuhan dan penyebaran Plasmodium penyebab malaria. Tujuan: untuk mengetahui efektifitas mikropartikel daun afrika sebagai profilaksis malaria terhadap penurunan parasitemia malaria. Metode: penelitian eksperimental dengan rancangan One grup pretest and posttest design. Sampel dalam penelitian 16 pasien positif malaria diwilayah kota sorong. Pemberian intervensi akan dilakukan 2x2 sehari selama 4 hari, dengan dosis konsumsi 6.4 gram pada berat badan 40 kg, 8 gram pada berat badan 50 kg dan 9.6 gram pada berat badan 60 kg. Malaria akan diperiksa dengan menggunakan Rapid Test Diagnostik (RDT) pre dan post intervensi. Hasil: ada perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah pemberian intervensi dengan kapsul mikropartikel daun afrika, dimana setelah diberikan intervensi kapsul mikropartikel daun afrika dengan dosis konsumsi sesuai dengan berat badan, terjadi perubahan hasil diagnostik malaria dari 16 responden yang positif menjadi 9 responden yang positif. Kesimpulan: Mikropartikel daun afrika efektif menurunkan parasitemia malaria yang dibuktikan dengan RDT negatif.