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Ivonne M. S. Panjaitan
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Comparison of Effectiveness of Clove Flower, Cinnamon Bark, and Star Anise Extract on the Growth of Escherichia coli Bacteria Marpaung, Joy Mart; Panjaitan, Ivonne M. S.; Tobing, Joshua H. L.
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 24 No. 4 (2024): Oktober - Desember
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v24i4.8068

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Bacterial infections produce diseases such as Escherichia coli diarrhea, which is a big issue in developing countries. Clove flower (Syzygium aromaticum), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), and Star anise (Illicium verum) contain active ingredients such as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, glycosides, and volatile oils which have potential as antibacterial. This study aims to analyze the difference in the inhibition zone of the extracts of the three plants extracted with 96% ethanol solvent against Escherichia coli using the disc diffusion method with extract concentrations of 15%, 20%, and 25%, and compare them with thiamphenicol as a positive control with the same concentration. The results show that the extracts have antibacterial activity that increases with the increase in concentration, where 25% concentration give the largest zone of inhibition. The clove extract has the highest inhibition, followed by cinnamon and star anise, although thiamphenicol remained the most effective. These findings confirm the significant antibacterial potential of all three extracts with α = 0,000.
Antibacterial Effectiveness Test of Roselle Flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Ethanol Extract Against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Propionibacterium acnes Bacteria Nababan, Febryanti; Panjaitan, Ivonne M. S.; Ricky, Donn Richard
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 1 (2025): Januari - Maret
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i1.8765

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Bacterial infections are a growing global health challenge, especially with the increasing cases of antibiotic resistance. This study used a true experimental method with a posttest-only control group design to investigate the antibacterial efficacy of roselle flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) ethanol extract against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Propionibacterium acnes. The maceration method was used to extract the roselle flowers using 70% ethanol as the solvent, and the disc diffusion method was used to test for antibacterial activity at extract concentrations of 30%, 40%, and 50%, using the antibiotic chloramphenicol as a positive control. The results showed that the roselle flower ethanol extract exhibited antibacterial activity against all three test bacteria. The highest inhibition zone against E. coli was found at 50% concentration (9.87 mm), classified as moderate. For S. aureus, the 50% concentration produced the highest inhibition zone (18.13 mm) with strong classification, while 30% and 40% concentrations also demonstrated strong inhibitory effects. For P. acnes, all extract concentrations showed strong inhibitory responses with the highest inhibition zone at 50% concentration. Chloramphenicol antibiotic consistently demonstrated higher antibacterial activity across all test bacteria. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in inhibitory effectiveness based on extract concentration and bacterial type (p<0.001), with a significant interaction between these two factors (η²=0.605). These findings indicate the potential development of roselle flower ethanol extract as a natural antibacterial agent, although further optimization is needed to enhance its effectiveness.
Antibacterial Effectiveness Test of Ethanol Extract of Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) Flower Against the Growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Simatupang, Steffanie Ruth; Panjaitan, Ivonne Mona Selly
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 4a (2025): Special Issue
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i4a.10766

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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are becoming more common, which is a major worldwide health concern. The purpose of this study was to assess the antibacterial activity of Etlingera elatior (kecombrang flower) ethanolic extract against Gram-positive S. aureus and Gram-negative E. coli. The Microbiology Laboratory at Universitas Advent Indonesia's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences was the site of the experimental study. Using the disc diffusion method on Mueller Hinton Agar medium, the extract was tested at three concentrations (30%, 40%, and 50%) after being made using the maceration process with 95% ethanol. As demonstrated by inhibitory zones at all doses, the ethanolic extract of E. elatior demonstrated antibacterial activity against both bacterial species. The inhibition zone diameters ranged from 8.95–10.70 mm for E. coli and 9.00–13.68 mm for S. aureus. Statistical analysis using One-Sample t-test confirmed that all treatments significantly inhibited bacterial growth (p < 0.05). Different extract concentrations had a significant effect on S. aureus (p = 0.003) but no significant effect on E. coli (p = 0.083), according to a one-way ANOVA. Because Gram-positive bacteria have simpler cell walls that facilitate the better penetration of bioactive substances like flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, our results show that Etlingera elatior extract has more antibacterial action against S. aureus than E. coli. For the creation of environmentally friendly phytopharmaceuticals, Etlingera elatior can be regarded as a promising natural antibacterial agent.
Antibacterial Activity of Papaya Fruit (Carica papaya L) Ethanol Extract Against Escherichia coli Jendri Korisano; Ivonne Mona Selly Panjaitan
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026): Januari-Maret
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i1.11646

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The increasing occurrence of antibiotic resistance highlights the critical necessity to investigate other antibacterial options, especially those originating from natural materials. Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a tropical species recognized for having multiple bioactive substances that may exhibit antibacterial properties. The study aimed to assess the antibacterial activity of papaya fruit pulp extract at concentration of 40%, 50% and 60% against Escherichia coli with four replications. The extract was prepared using an appropriate extraction technique and evaluated through an in vitro antibacterial assay. Antibacterial activity was determined by measuring the inhibition of bacterial growth in comparison with a control group. Findings revealed that papaya fruit pulp extract exhibited strong inhibitory effects against Escherichia coli. There was no significant difference between concentration (p value = 0.83). The result indicates that papaya fruit pulp may represent an alternative source of antibacterial compounds and support its further development for antimicrobial applications. This study expands the scientific understanding of papaya fruit pulp as a promising natural antibacterial resource.
Antibacterial Activity of Red Algae Extract (Eucheuma cottonii) Against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis Bacteria Andreas Lapu Dwitama Bongga; Ivonne Mona Selly Panjaitan; Joshua H. L. Tobing
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): April - Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v26i2.11997

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Acne is a frequent skin issue characterized by inflammation, linked to an overproduction of oil and the growth of bacteria, especially Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of red algae (Eucheuma cottonii) extract at concentrations of 25%, 35%, and 45% against these acne-causing bacteria. The extraction process utilized the maceration technique with 96% ethanol over a period of 72 hours. The evaluation of antibacterial activity was performed through the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion technique. The results demonstrated that all tested concentrations produced inhibition zones classified as moderate against both bacteria. The highest antibacterial activity was observed at the 45% concentration, with mean inhibition zones of 7.3 ± 0.87 mm for P. acnes and 8.2 ± 1.67 mm for S. epidermidis. Statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA indicated no significant differences in antibacterial activity among the tested concentrations for both P. acnes shown p value is .171 (p > 0.05) and S. epidermidis shown p value is .053 (p > 0.05). These findings suggest that E. cottonii extract possesses moderate antibacterial activity and has potential as a natural active ingredient for the development of anti-acne topical formulations, although increasing concentration within the tested range does not significantly enhance its effectiveness.
Co-Authors Andreas Lapu Dwitama Bongga Donn Richard Ricky Jendri Korisano Joshua H. L. Tobing Marpaung, Joy Mart Nababan, Febryanti Simatupang, Steffanie Ruth