Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Application (JPSA)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Application (JPSA)

THE POTENTIAL OF FRANGIPANI FLOWER EXTRACT (Plumeria alba L.) AS AN ANTIBACTERIAL: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Hana Yuniestica Sinaga (Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Math and Science, Udayana University, Bali-Indonesia)
Made Krisna Adi Jaya (Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Math and Science, Udayana University, Bali-Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2022

Abstract

Background: Bacteria develop naturally in the human body to aid in protecting the individual. Antibiotic resistance is quickly increasing and is becoming a global health concern. In this situation, the risk of synthetic antibiotic resistance against bacterial infections makes it critical to find alternative medications that are safe, easy to obtain, and better than synthetic antibiotic alternatives. The frangipani plant is one of the medicinal plants used in traditional medicine as an antibacterial. The frangipani plant possesses antibacterial properties comparable to broadspectrum medicines against uro-gastro pathogens. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the activity of the frangipani flower as an antibacterial. Methods: studying literature from various databases, websites, national journals, and relevant international journals to identify frangipani flowers with antibacterial activity. Results: Results showed that frangipani flowers have antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria because frangipani flowers contain various antibacterial chemical components, such as terpenoids, saponins, phenols, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils. Conclusion: Frangipani flowers have the potential to an antibacterial against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Keywords: Frangipani flower; Antibacterial; Bacteria

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Immunology & microbiology Materials Science & Nanotechnology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health Social Sciences Other

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Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Application (JPSA) publishes high-quality original research articles, review articles, and short communications that contribute substantially to the advancement of knowledge in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and their applications. The journal welcomes ...