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Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences
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ISSN : -     EISSN : 30475457     DOI : https://doi.org/10.70392/jpns
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The Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences (JPNS; ISSN 3047-5457) is a scientific, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by B-CRETA Publisher (CV. Borneo Citra Kreatama). The journal publishes three issues per year) and is available only in the online format. JPNS publishes full-length original articles and reviews. The scope of the journal is pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences, including its research and application. Therefore, all published articles will have a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) number to guarantee authors regarding long-term archiving. With the DOI, all articles in JPNS will not be affected by changes to the URL currently used.
Arjuna Subject : Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics - Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Lain-Lain)
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Impact of Dietary Lead (Pb) on the Human Gastrointestinal Tract: A Review Samsul, Erwin; Muzaqi, Muhammad Choirul; Yotam, Yotam; Putra, Mitosie Gunarsa Caesar; Mutiara, Nur Adinda; Gunawan, Jevon Ecclesia; Rahman, Muhammad Alif; Salsabila, Syifa Kamila
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i2.4753

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Lead (Pb), a toxic heavy metal, frequently contaminates food and beverages due to environmental pollution and industrial processes. This study reviews lead's toxic effects on the human gastrointestinal tract through a narrative literature review from credible databases such as PubMed, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. Findings reveal that lead concentrations vary by food type, processing methods, and storage duration. For instance, lead levels in preserved eggs range from 334-1782 mg/kg, exceeding the safe limit (0.25 mg/kg), causing nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Unwashed pears reached 18.5 mg/kg after 12 days, triggering similar symptoms. In contrast, grapes and vegetables showed low lead levels (<0.04 mg/kg) with no significant clinical effects. Food poisoning cases like contaminated candy in schools highlight the urgent need for strict monitoring. This review emphasizes strengthening food safety regulations, raising public awareness, and promoting further research to reduce exposure in the global food supply chain
Review of Antihypertensive Activity of Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) Azizah, Rizqi Nur; Putra, Bayu; Suhaenah, Asriani; Saputri, Fadlina Chany; Ahmad, Aktsar Roskiana; Malik, Abdul
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i2.5461

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Hypertension is a chronic disease in which blood pressure in the arteries increases. Hypertension is a health problem that has a risk of causing other diseases such as coronary heart disease, kidney failure, nerve dysfunction and stroke. Plants such as purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) are one of the plants that have benefits in treating disease. The purpose of the review article is to determine the potential of Portulaca oleracea L. as an anti-hypertensive. This research is a Review Journal. The subject of this review is national and international articles indexed nationally and internationally in the last 10 years which discuss the antihypertensive ability of Portulaca oleracea L. by classifying them based on the type of study and test model used in-vivo, the potential of the plant in lowering blood pressure, mechanism of action in treating hypertension, and specific chemical constituents responsible for anti-hypertensive activity. Based on the results of studies conducted on several journal articles, it can be concluded that Portulaca oleracea L. : 1. exhibits promising antihypertensive properties through various mechanisms, including vasodilation, reduction of heart rate, and improvement of endothelial function; 2. Clinical trials and comparative studies indicate that it can significantly reduce systolic blood pressure, making it a potential natural adjunct in managing hypertension; 3. exhibits multiple mechanisms that can help manage hypertension, primarily through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-regulating properties, 4. contains several bioactive compounds that contribute to its antihypertensive effects such as Asperglaucide (ASP), Oleracein E and Oleracein L, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Quercetin, and Rutin.
Pharmacognostic and Toxicity Evaluation of Tabar Kedayan (Aristolochia papilifolia Ding Hou) Rootstock Lestari, Seftya Ayu; Iswahyudi, Iswahyudi; Arifuddin, M.; Prabowo, Wisnu Cahyo; Ahmad, Islamudin
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i2.6275

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Tabar kedayan (Aristolochia papillifolia Ding Hou.) is an endemic plant from northern Kalimantan and is widely used as traditional medicine by the Dayak people. This study aims to determine the pharmacognostic profile and toxicity data of Tabar Kedayan rootstock. The results showed macroscopically woody stem type, round stem shape, grooved or serrated stem surface, yellow-brown stem color, weak characteristic odor, bitter taste, microscopically found starch grains, calcium oxalate crystals, stone cells, cork cells, tracheids, and wood vessels. Fluorescence analysis under visible and ultraviolet light for Tabar Kedayan rootstock powder with different chemical reagents showed different fluorescence effects. Water content (0.466±0.01%), ethanol content (0.325±0.014%), moisture content (12.40±0.15%), total ash content (1.438±0.15%), and acid insoluble ash content (0.423±0.06%). Phytochemical screening of the chemical compounds of the ethanolic extract showed the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins. The levels of total polyphenols (15.095 ± 1.11 µg GAE/mg sample), total flavonoids (0.184 ± 0.02 µg QE/mg sample), and total alkaloids (0.056 ± 0.02 µg QAE/mg sample) were found. The brine shrimp lethality (BSLT) assay results showed the highest LC50 value by the n-hexane fraction with an LC50 value of 17.660 µg/ml.
Antibacterial Activity of Kersen Leaf Extract (Muntingia calabura Linn.) Against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus Using Bioautography Method Maharani, Dhea Nur Fadillah; Almeida, Maria; Arifian, Hanggara; Ibrahim, Arsyik; Herman, Herman
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i2.8694

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Kersen (Muntingia calabura Linn.) is a plant with a large population in Indonesia. Thus, the abundance of this number can be used as a source of raw materials for medicine. Kersen has many benefits, especially in the leaves as an antibacterial. The purpose of this study was to determine the extract yield, compound groups, and antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. Antibacterial activity was measured using the well method and TLC Bioautography. The results showed an extract yield of 19.77%. The TLC profile identified flavonoid, alkaloid, tannin, and steroid compound groups. Kersen leaf extract showed antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus with moderate to strong antibacterial power at concentrations of 40%, 50%, and 60%. The groups of compounds suspected of playing a role in antibacterial activity are flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and steroids. This study shows that kersen leaf extract has the potential as an antibacterial agent against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
Identification of paracetamol compound in traditional herbal medicine for muscle pain relief using thin layer chromatography - Densitometry Aulia, Dini Angelina Putri; Supandi
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i2.7685

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Traditional medicine consists of substances or formulations derived from plants, animals, minerals, and galenic preparations or mixtures of these materials that have been used for generations as therapy and can be implemented according to the norms applicable in society. The pharmaceutical chemical that is often added to herbal medicine for muscle pain relief is paracetamol. This research aims to prove the presence or absence of the chemical drug paracetamol in the herbal medicine for muscle pain relief found in the Koja District. A total of 10 samples were selected through purposive sampling from herbal stores within the area. The analysis was conducted qualitatively using color reaction test and quantitatively using Thin Layer Chromatography-Densitometry. Color reaction tests indicated that two samples were positive for paracetamol. Analysis using thin-layer chromatography indicated that 3 samples had Rf  values ranging from 0.3-0.35, close to the standard Rf  value. Based on the analysis results using Thin Layer Chromatography-Densitometry, the herbal samples that tested positive for containing paracetamol were identified according to the maximum wavelength of the samples that matched the maximum wavelength of paracetamol at 247 nm in samples (S5), (S7), and (S9). The TLC-densitometry method can be used to analyze the presence of paracetamol in traditional herbal medicine for muscle pain relief.
Green Extraction of Eurycomanone from Eurycoma longifolia Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids Combined with Microwave-Assisted Method Puspita, Esmeralda Dwi; Iswahyudi, Iswahyudi; Ayu, Welinda Dyah; Ahmad, Islamudin
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i3.38

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Background: Pasak Bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) is an endemic plant that has been utilized as a medicinal agent by communities in Kalimantan and Sumatra for an extended period. The entirety of E. longifolia, inclusive of its leaves, stems, and roots, has been utilized as a medicinal agent. The primary compound present in E. longifolia is eurycomanone, which is commonly found in the roots of the plant. Objective: This study aims to optimize the extraction of eurycomanone from E. longifolia roots using imidazolium-based ionic liquids (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride [BMIM][Cl]) through microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), applying response surface methodology (RSM) for statistical meodeling. Methods: A Box-Behnken design was employed to evaluate the effects of three independent variable including [BMIM][Cl]concentration, extraction time, and solid-liquid ratio on eurycomanone content. Quantification was performed using a validated HPLC method, and model performance was assessed via analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The concentration of [BMIM][Cl] significantly influenced eurycomanone content (p<0.001), while extraction time and solid-liquid ratio showed no significant individual effects. The optimized condition yielded 0.4061 µg/mg of eurycomanone, closely matching the predicted value (0.3835 µg/mg). The model demonestreated good fit (R2 = 0.8135) and non-significant Lack of Fit (p = 0.6566), indicating reliable predictive capability. Conclusion: MAE using [BMIM][Cl] is an effective and environmentally friendly approach for extracting eurycomanone. The developed model provides a robust framework for process optimization and potential scale-up in phytopharmaceutical applications.
Secondary Metabolite Profiles and Antibacterial Activity of Mitragyna speciosa Leaf Extracts According to Vein Color Variation Febrina, Lizma; Hikmawan, Baso Didik; Adyma, M. Diva
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i3.39

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Empirically, the three distinct color variants of M. speciosa leaves (red, white, and green) vein are widely utilized and reported to possess varying therapeutic properties. This difference in efficacy is hypothesized to be a direct consequence of variances in their respective secondary metabolite profiles. Given the limited research comprehensively characterizing these metabolites and assessing the comparative antibacterial activity of the three variants, this study aimed to identify the secondary metabolite groups present in the red, white, and green vein leaves and determine their antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus. The methodology involved maceration extraction using 96% ethanol, followed by phytochemical screening and antibacterial testing via the agar well diffusion method across concentrations of 5%, 10%, 20%, and 40%. The negative control (96% ethanol) and positive control (chloramphenicol) were simultaneously utilized. The results confirmed that all three vein samples contained major secondary metabolite groups, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, and tannins. Differential antibacterial activity was noted: the red vein extract showed the highest efficacy against S. typhi, achieving an inhibition zone of 4.68mm at 10%, while the green vein extract was most effective against S. aureus, with an inhibition zone of 5.00 mm at 10%. These findings definitively demonstrate a difference in antibacterial potency across the M. speciosa vein variants, collectively affirming their significant potential for development as antibacterial active agents.
Uncovering Anti-Obesity Candidates from Robusta Green Coffee: In Silico Evaluation of Bioactive Compounds Targeting PPAR-α Mahardika, Bintang Satrio; Putri, Viona Algesia Fiola; Putri, Yolla Adellia; Jasimah, Jasimah; Gabriel, Kevin; Rusdin, Agus; Novitasari, Dhania
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i3.40

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Obesity arises from a chronic imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, leading to excessive accumulation of body fat. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPARα) plays a key regulatory role in lipid metabolism, particularly in reducing the de novo synthesis of fatty acids. Robusta coffee has been widely consumed as part of the lifestyle, yet scientific evidence for its pharmacological effects is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the molecular interactions between secondary metabolites from Green Bean Coffee Robusta (Coffea canephora P.) and PPARα using in silico approaches. The workflow included screening compounds from C. canephora based on Lipinski’s Rule of Five (RO5) and ADMET predictions, followed by pharmacophore modelling and molecular docking simulations using AutoDock against PPARα (PDB ID: 2P54). All the bioactive constituents in C. canephora met the requirements of RO5, and several metabolites were assessed based on their pharmacokinetic profile and toxicology prediction. Further molecular docking analysis identified 4-ethyl-2-methoxyphenol as the most promising anti-obesity candidate, demonstrating the lowest binding energy (-4.58 kcal/mol) and an inhibition constant of 440.47 µM. The compound formed key hydrogen bonds with amino acid residues ALA333, THR279, CYS276, and CYS275. These findings suggest that 4-ethyl-2-methoxyphenol from Green Bean Coffee Robusta exhibits potential as an anti-obesity agent through its interaction with the PPARα receptor. Further in vitro and in vivo studies are required to validate its pharmacological effects.
An Overview of Female Students Knowledge Level at Senior High School 9 Balikpapan Regarding the Use of Analgesic Drugs for Managing Dysmenorrhea Parwati, Lely; Sulistiarini, Riski
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i3.41

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Dysmenorrhea is pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis that descends to the inner thighs and back to the feet. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of female students at SMAN 9 North Balikpapan regarding the use of analgesic drugs in treating dysmenorrhea. The method used is descriptive analytical research with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 232 female students who experienced primary dysmenorrhea were respondents in this study, who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected through a questionnaire that measured respondents' knowledge and behavior in using analgesic drugs. The research results showed that as many as 49% of respondents had good knowledge and 74% of respondents also had good behavior regarding dysmenorrhea and analgesic drugs, but there were still deficiencies in appropriate drug use behavior. It is hoped that this research can increase female students' awareness and understanding of the importance of treating dysmenorrhea effectively, as well as the appropriate use of analgesic drugs. 
Alkaloid Profiling of Kadamba (Mitragyna speciosa Korth. Havil.) Leaves through Chromatographic Separation and UV-Vis Spectrophotometery Analysis Arifuddin, M.; Azmi, Fatur Rahman; Iswahyudi, Iswahyudi; Bone, Mahfuzun; Farrah, Harra Ismi; Arifian, Hanggara; Almeida, Maria; Rusman, Arman; Samsul, Erwin; Riki, Riki; Rija'i, Hifdzur Rashif; Hikmawan, Baso Didik; Junaidin, Junaidin; Febrina, Lizma; Rusli, Rolan; Ibrahim, Arsyik; Ahmad, Islamudin; Herman, Herman
Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Natural Sciences Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): J. Pharm. Nat. Sci.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70392/jpns.v2i3.44

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Mitragyna speciosa Korth. berasal dari famili Rubiaceae yang banyak tumbuh di daratan negara-negara Asia Tenggara. Tumbuhan ini selain disebut Kratom, khususnya di daerah Kalimantan Timur dikenal juga dengan nama "Kadamba". Mitragyna speciosa Korth. belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is widely found in the mainland of Southeast Asian countries. This plant, known as Kratom, is also referred to as "Kadamba" in East Kalimantan. Kadamba has been used for generations as a traditional medicine and contains predominantly alkaloid compounds, which generally function as analgesics, antitussives, antidiarrheals, adrenergic agents, antimalarials, antibacterials, and antinociceptives. The aim of this research is to determine the isolation and identification methods for alkaloid compounds in Kadamba leaves. In this study, extraction was performed using methanol solvent, followed by fractionation using Vacuum Liquid Chromatography (VLC) and Column Chromatography (CC) with gradient eluents: 100% hexane, n-hexane : Ethyl Acetate (5:1, 1:1, 1:5), 100% Ethyl Acetate, Ethyl Acetate : Methanol (1:1, 1:5), and 100% Methanol. The compounds were then identified using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC). The isolation process used preparative Thin Layer Chromatography (PTLC) with eluent n-hexane: ethyl acetate: 25% ammonia (6.5:3:0.5 v/v/v), and the spots were observed under UV light at 245 nm and 366 nm. The visible spots were sprayed with Dragendorff's reagent to identify the alkaloid compounds. The results showed that the UV-Vis spectrophotometric characterization of isolate B6-b had two peaks at wavelengths of 288 nm and 294 nm.

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