Herbal Medicine Journal
Vol 3 No 2 (2020): Herbal Medicine Journal

Uji Efektifitas Ekstrak Etanol Daun Jarak Pagar (Jatropha curcas L.) Terhadap Bakteri Staphylococcus epidermidis Dan Propionibacterium acnes Secara In Vitro

Alfi Sapitri (Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia)
Prima Jaya Nazara (Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia)
Vivi Asfianti (Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Sep 2020

Abstract

Jatropha curcas L. leaves are known as one of the traditional medicinal ingredients. Jatropha leaves contain nutritious substances such as Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Tannins, and Saponins which have the ability as an antibacterial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas ekstrak etanol daun jarak pagar terhadap bakteri Stapphylococcus epidermidis dan Propionibacterium acnes secara in vitro. The method used in this study is experimental, including the collection and processing of Jatropha curcas (Jatropha curcas L.) samples, macroscopic and microcospic examinations, phytochemical screening, antibacterial effectiveness testing using diffusion method using disc paper, and using one-way analysis of data analysis methods. (One Way Anova). The results of ethanol extract of Jatropha leaves were able to inhibit bacterial growth ranging from concentrations of 110%, 125%, 250%, 300%, 350% and as a positive control using a tetracycline comparison. This research shows that the higher the concentration, the wider the inhibition zone formed.

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hmj

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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