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The Potential UV-B Filter of Gel Preparation Containing Ethanol Extract of Bidara Arab Leaf (Ziziphus spina-christi) Cultivated in Indonesia Mardhiyani, Dini; Aswatul Ulya; Eni Yanti Wulan Desri; Gendis Purno Yudanti; Muslim Suardi; Vonny Kurnia Utama; Kony Putriani; Isna Wardaniati
Pharmacon: Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia Volume 22, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/pharmacon.v22i1.7487

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Bidara arab leaf (Ziziphus spina-christi) contains flavonoids, saponins, triterpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, and lipids that may act synergistically as natural UV filters. Flavonoids are highlighted for their ability to absorb UVA and UVB light, while other compounds may enhance photoprotection. Previous studies reported that its ethanol extract contains 1.53% flavonoids and exhibits strong antioxidant activity (LC₅₀ = 90.96 ppm). To formulate gel preparations containing Bidara Arab leaf ethanol extract and evaluate their physicochemical properties, sun protection factor (SPF), and photoprotective efficacy against UV-B–induced erythema. The extract was incorporated into gel at concentrations of 2.5% (F1), 5% (F2), and 10% (F3). Physicochemical tests included organoleptic assessment, pH, viscosity, and spreadability. In vitro SPF was determined using UV-Vis spectrophotometry. In vivo testing involved UV-B–irradiated mice, and erythema was scored to assess protection. All gels met standard parameters (pH 5.34–6.51; viscosity 10.352–15.459 cP; spreadability 5.2–5.8 cm). SPF values were 19.26 (F1), 20.22 (F2), and 20.50 (F3), indicating medium UV-B protection. Erythema scores in all extract-treated groups were 0, with erythema areas of 0.50 mm², 0.38 mm², and 0.19 mm², respectively—significantly lower than in the blank gel (3.96 mm²) and untreated control (7.51 mm²) (p<0.01). Bidara arab leaf extract gel (2.5–10%) shows medium SPF protection and effectively prevents UV-B–induced erythema in mice. These findings support its potential as a natural sunscreen agent.
AKTIVITAS ANTIJAMUR KOMBINASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN MANGGA BACANG (MANGIFERA FOETIDA L.) DAN DAUN BIDARA (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA L.) TERHADAP CANDIDA ALBICANS Dini Mardhiyani; Kony Putriani
Jurnal Ilmiah Manuntung: Sains Farmasi Dan Kesehatan Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): Jurnal Ilmiah Manuntung: Sains Farmasi Dan Kesehatan
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Samarinda

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51352/jim.v7i2.501

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Along with increasing life expectancy, the community tries to find solutions to health problems. One of the health problems that occur in humans is caused by fungi. Candida albicans is one of the fungi that can be found in humans. Candida albicans are normal flora in the vagina, digestive tract, and oral cavity. Nevertheless, it can change into a pathogen and cause changes in the host. Based on compound contained in leaf of mango bacang and leaf of bidara, they have antifungal effect. This study aims to determine the antifungal activity of single ethanol extract of mango bacang leaves and bidara leaves with a combination of bidara leaves ethanol extract and ethanol extract of mango bacang leaves against Candida albicans. The method of this study begins with collecting mango bacang leaves and bidara leaves then extracted maceration with ethanol solvents. The antifungal activity is tested with the disk diffusion method using potato dextrose media. Based on the results of the hypothesis test obtained a significance value of 0.010 <0.05, there was a difference in the diameter of the inhibition zone against the growth of Candida albicans due to a single giving and variations in the combination of ethanol mango bacang leaves and bidara leaves ethanol extract. Extract single antifungal activity after combined experienced a minimum increase of 1.2%. The conclusion of this study shows that the combination of ethanol extract of bacang mango leaves with bidara leaves ethanol extract has a larger inhibiting zone than a single extract and shows the synergy effect. The use of bacang mango leaves as anti-fungal is recommended in combination with bidara leaves.