Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
Vol 24, No 3 (2012): November 2012

The antimicrobial effect of piper betel leaves extract against Streptococcus mutans

Mohammad Subri, Liyana (Unknown)
Dewi, Warta (Unknown)
Satari, Mieke Hemiawati (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2012

Abstract

Introduction: Betel leaves are herbal plant that is believed to have phenolic compound as an antimicrobial agent. One of the medical plants (herbal) which has an-timicrobial properties is Piper betel.The aim of this research is to analyzed the antimicrobial effect of Piper Betel Leaves extract against Streptococcus mutans. Methods: Type of this research is laboratory experiment. Population of this study are Piper betle Linn plant in West Java. The MIC test were conducted based on serial dilution method in 64%, 32%, 16%, 8%, 4%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.25%, 0.125% concentration of Piper betel leaves extracts against 5 sample of Streptococcus mutans within three repetitions. Results: The result shows that 0.25% concentration of Piper betel leaves extract can inhibit Streptococcus mutans. Conclusion: Piper betel leaves extract can inhibit the growth and had antimicrobial effect against Streptococcus mutans.

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Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry
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PJD

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Universitas Padjadjaran

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry or known as PJD, is an English-language scientific periodicals published by the Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Padjadjaran thrice a year on every March, July and November. The submission process of manuscript is open throughout the year. All submitted manuscripts ...