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Impact of Drying Time and Temperature Variation on the Antioxidant Activity of Cat's Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus Benth) Fahrauk Faramayuda; Akhirul Kahfi Syam; Chandra Putra Prasetyo; Farhan Farhan
Journal of Pharmascience Vol 13, No 1 (2026): Jurnal Pharmascience
Publisher : Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20527/jps.v13i1.23323

Abstract

Cat's whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus Benth.) is an herbal plant known for its significant antioxidant activity, making it a valuable resource in traditional medicine. This study aims to investigate the effects of different drying temperatures and durations on the antioxidant activity of cat's whiskers using the DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) reagent. The research was conducted through a systematic analysis of drying temperatures of 40, 50, and 60°C over 1, 2, and 3 days, to establish a correlation between drying parameters and antioxidant activity. Statistical analysis using two-way ANOVA revealed that drying conditions significantly influenced antioxidant activity, whereas water content remained stable across all treatments. Based on the results, the optimal drying condition is 60°C for 1 day, which exhibited the highest antioxidant activity, with an IC50 of 13.62 μg/mL and a water content of 3.69%. This study advances scientific knowledge, particularly regarding the most effective drying methods for cat's whiskers to preserve the stability of the plant's bioactive compounds. Ultimately, these findings provide a scientific basis for developing standardized drying protocols to maximize the therapeutic benefits of cat's whiskers in health applications.
Co-Authors Adinda Fitriani Adinugraha, Irham M. Akbar, Tzazkia Febriyana Amedea, Esanda Zulfi Ami Soega Dwigantina Ananda Tunjung Pertiwi Anggita Esa Putri Fitrichia Anna Choirunnisa, Anna Aprilia, Trialisa Ari Sri Windyaswari Ari Sri Windyaswari Ari Sri Windyaswari Ari Sri Windyaswari, Ari Sri Azhar, Farah Salsabilla Saidah Chandra Putra Prasetyo Dadan Suryasaputra Desti Hermawati Dewi, Renti Mutiara Dewilestari, Meyra Pratami Dwi Ayu Pratiwi Dwigantina, Ami Soega Elfahmi Elfahmi Elfahmi Elfahmi, Elfahmi Ema Mutya Esanda Zulfi Amedea Fahrauk Faramayuda Fahrauk Faramayuda Fahrauk Faramayuda, Fahrauk Faizal Hermanto Farah Salsabilla Saidah Azhar Faramayudha, Fahrauk Farhan Farhan Farhan Febrinella, Catellya Fitriani, Adinda Fitrichia, Anggita Esa Putri Florence Meliawaty Handayani, Dewi Ratih Hermawati, Desti Hestiary Ratih Ismail, Nursafira Khairunnisa Jaka Permana Julia Ratnawati Julia Ratnawati Julia Ratnawati Julia Ratnawati, Julia Juliastuti, Henny Khaerunnisa, Rahmadaniah Komar Ruslan Wirasutisna Lahagu, Helga Nitulo Berliana Limbong, Remare Halomoan Mardiana, Grace Selly Meyra Pratami Dewilestari Muhamad Insanu Muhammad Irwan Mutya, Ema Nandi Agustian Pertiwi, Ananda Tunjung Pratiwi, Dwi Ayu Purwoko, Agus Puspita Satriyani Permatasari Surasa Putri, Dhiffa Namira Alifia Rahaju, Asih Rakhmat, Iis Inayati Ramdhani, Amalia Kusuma Remare Halomoan Limbong Renata Ananda Marthasedana Renti Mutiara Dewi Sabilia, Syahra Asfi Sabirin, Indah Puti R. Septiani, Usi Septiani, Vina Sheila Nur Hasanah Sheila Nur Hasanah Sigid Pamungkas Wicaksono Soraya Riyanti Soraya Riyanti Soraya Riyanti Soraya Riyanti, Soraya Sri Restu Andriyani Suci Nar Vikasari, Suci Nar Sufyan Zainul Arifin Sukrasno Suntana, Mutiara Sukma Surasa, Puspita Satriyani Permatasari SURYANI Totik Sri Mariani Trialisa Aprilia Usi Septiani Vina Septiani Wulan Anggraeni Wulandari, Yesi Yeni Karlina Yeni Karlina Yeni Karlina, Yeni Yesi Wulandari Yuslianti, Euis Reni