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Journal : Sinteza

Formulasi Mouthwash Kulit Jeruk Pontianak (Citrus nobilis Lour. Var. microcarpa) dan Uji Aktivitas terhadap Bakteri Streptococcus mutans Ropiqa, Meri; Kurniawan, Hadi; Mayesa, Sabila
Sinteza Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): August
Publisher : Universitas Hamzanwadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29408/sinteza.v5i2.31603

Abstract

Preserving dental and oral hygiene is essential to maintain the overall function of the oral cavity. Essential oil extracted from Pontianak orange peel shows potential as a safe and effective component for oral healthcare when incorporated into a mouthwash formulation. This research was conducted to evaluate the potential of Pontianak orange peel essential oil as an antibacterial mouthwash effective against Streptococcus mutans. The study was conducted by formulating mouthwash preparations using different concentrations of Pontianak orange peel essential oil: 3%, 4%, and 5%, followed by evaluation of physical properties including organoleptic characteristics, homogenity, pH level, sedimentation, specific gravity, and viscosity. The antibacterial properties were tested using  the disc diffusion method.The physical evaluation results showed that the mouthwash had a sweet taste, green color, a citrus peel aroma with a hint of mint; it was homogeneous, with no sedimentation; had a pH value ranging from 5.13 ± 0.02 to 5.25 ± 0.02; specific gravity ranging from 0.9968 ± 0.06 to 1.0424 ± 0.00 g/ml; and viscosity ranging from 1.717 ± 0.02 to 1.920 ± 0.01mPa.s. All formulations met the physical property requirements of a good mouthwash to ensure comfort during use. The largest inhibition zone was observed at the highest essential oil concentration (5%), with a diameter of 8.04 ± 1.05 mm, which falls under the category of moderate antibacterial activity. This study indicates that a mouthwash containing 5% Pontianak orange peel essential oil is effective in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Co-Authors Abbassyyah, Abbassyyah Ade, Putut Afani, Selly Alfisyahrin, Nur Alilatulbariza, Nailah Amalia, rizqika Ananda, Ersa Andang Firmansyah Andriayani Anjani, Ayu Paramitha Anshar, Teuku Apsanita, Wulan Ardila, Mutia Azra, Irfan Yumardi Badaria, Lailatul Dana Kurnia Syabana, Dana Kurnia Dianova, Dahlia Djuniwarti Djuniwarti, Djuniwarti Edwin Mirzachaerulsyah Eka Kartika Untari Erdatama, Fiqry Fajar Nugraha Fajjeri, Zul Fajriaty, Inarah Fauzan Romadlon Fauzi, Masyithah Fauzy, Rizal Nur Fitra, Annis Fortuna, Dhea Geraldin, Shely Jesica Goh, Sri Wahyuni Gunawan, Alvin Hakimulfaiq, Mohammad Aziz Haq, Hutama Abdillah Harahap, Muhammad R. Hari Anna Lastya Hariyanto IH Hasni, Ali Almurtadho Helmi, T. Ahmad Ilham, Nur Arifin Indri Kusharyanti Irhamni Irianti, Putriana Shalum Isnindar Isnindar Izzati, Alvi Karamigi, Iota Rias Karisa, Silvy Kartika, Dharsono Sony Khairunisa, Vera Khoerul Umam, Khoerul Kirom, Ikhwanul Kurniawati, Eka Lubis, Muhammad Taufan Rizka Luliana, Sri Luthfiyyah, Nabila Made Suandika MAHMUDI Masluh, Said Agil Al Maulana, Aditya Indra Mauliza, Nizar Mayesa, Sabila Minto Basuki Mutiadiva, Utin Najini, Robby Nihayaturrofingah, Umi Nuraini, Nabila Nurmainah Nurmainah Nurmin Arianto, Nurmin Nursapni, Salma Olvi, Tea Gilda Dara Mula Pasaman, Ima Kristo Miatus Perkasa, Muhammad Rifki Podo Yuwono Puji Astuti Putri, Syilvi K Rahim, Mutia Ramadhani, Wasiila Ratnasari, Della Rico Saputra Ridho Ananda Rindiawaty, Sri Nenden Rizky Kurniawan Ropiqa, Meri RR. Ella Evrita Hestiandari Safitri, Siti Alya Saharman Gea Saifulloh, Khafiz Salam, Naufal Firdaus Abdus Sianjung, Mayesa Helena Nangdara Siti Aisyah siti hanisah Siti Nani Nurbaeti Sollehudin, Khosim Muhammad Stevia, Tessa Suptya, Irzha Putra Susanto, Amin Sutantio, Erian Suwaryo, Putra Agina Widyaswara Tanu, Yoga The, Michelle Thoyyiba, Azwa Tamara Varera, Reski Agus Venturini, Fernanda Aisya Wibowo, Farras Husna Widianto, Putri Anastacia Willy, Yosefa Winatha, Muhammad Dede Yoga Matin Albar Yuswar, Muhammad Akib Zahriah, Zahriah Zalianti, Alya Zaskia, Nayla