scholarly journals Antibacterial Activity Extract of Leaves of Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix DC) Againts of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
Siti Maimunah ◽  
Rayhana Rayhana ◽  
Yosy Cinthya Eriwaty Silalahi
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Effective Concentration ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
A Value ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC) is citrus plant of the family Rutaceae that was used as an antibacterial. This plant is native to Indonesia, which contains flavonoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and essential oil. This study aims to determine the ability of antibacterial extract lime leaves against Staphylococcus aureus and to find out the concentration that is most effevtive in inhibiting the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. The research used lime leaves. By drying the leaves at the oven at temperature 45˚C, pulverizing by mesh 40, and extraction by maceration for 5 days with ethanol 96%. This study used a completely randomized design with treatments in variation concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% concentration were then used to test the antibacterial activity with disc diffusion. Inhibition zone formed from extracts with concentration of 5% (6,7 mm) 10% (6,8 mm) 15% (7,3 mm) and 20% (8,3 mm). The results of the data analysis showed that the administration of lime leaves extract affected the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, where the value of sig <0,05 obtained a value of sig 0,000. Based on the research, among the others the concentration of 20% was that the most effective in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus that was 8,3 mm. Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix DC.) leaf extract has antibacterial activity against the Staphylococcus aureus. Concentration extract 20% is an effective concentration to inhibit bacterially

scholarly journals Pengaruh lama maserasi daun ketapang merah (Terminalia Catappa L.) terhadap daya hambat Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Berwi Fazri Pamudi ◽  
Munira Munira ◽  
Rizky Amalia Saha ◽  
Muhammad Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Inhibition Zone Diameter ◽  
Zone Diameter ◽  
Terminalia Catappa ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

Background: Bengal Almond leaves (Terminalia catappa L.) contain alkaloids, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, quinones, flavonoids and triterpenoids that can function as antibacterial.Objectives: This research was conducted to determine the effect of maceration time of red ketapang leaves (Terminalia catappa L.) on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Methods: This study was experimental using a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 6 treatments, that P0 (aquades), P1 (red ketapang leaf extract with 1 day maceration time), P2 (2 days maceration) P3 (3 days maceration) , P4 (4 days maceration) and P5 (5 days maceration) with 4 replications.Results: Anova test showed that macerated red ketapang leaf extract significantly affected the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (p= 0.000). Duncan's further test showed that the largest inhibition zone diameter in Staphylococcus aureus was formed by P2 (2 days maceration time) which was 18.62 mm and there was no significant difference between treatments. Meanwhile, the largest inhibition zone diameter against Escherichia coli was formed by P1 (1 day maceration time) which was 20.25 mm and there was a significant difference between treatments. Conclusion: Ketapang red leaf extract with different maceration times can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

scholarly journals UJI FITOKIMIA DAN DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK DAUN JUWET (Syzygium cumini) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN Escherichia coli DAN Staphylococcus aureus ATCC

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadek Sudarmi ◽  
Ida Bagus Gede Darmayasa ◽  
I Ketut Muksin
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Syzygium Cumini ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Test Concentration ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Difference Test ◽  
Test Level

Bacterial Escherichia coli dan Staphylococcus aureus ATCCis a normal flora bacteria that naturally exist human body. This bacteria may by pathogenic if it exceeds acertain limits. To prevent the disease caused, need to be overcome by using herbal ingredients one of them is juwet leaves (Syzygiumcumini).The purpose of the study was to determine wheter the extract of juwet leaf (S. cumini) can inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus ATCC and to know compounds contained in juwet leaf extract (S. cumini). This research used diffusion wells methodwith 6 treatments and 4 replications. Date analysis using completely randomized design (CRD) with using ANOVA variance analysis. If the date obtained has a real difference test level at the 5% (P? 0,5) that continue with Duncan test. Concentration of the extract tested was 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 25% and 50%. Juwet leaf extract is able to inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus ATCC which is shown by the formation of clear zone. Concentration extract leaf which is effective to inhibit E. coli and S. aureus ATCC is the concentration 50% (18,9 mm) for E. coli and (16,5 mm) for S. aureus ATCC. Screening of phytochemical test of juwet leaf extract positive containing alkaloids, phenolic, steroids and saponins.   Keywords : juwet leaf extract (Syzygium cumini), Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC  

scholarly journals Control Pest of Leaf Caterpillars (Plutella xylostella) in Delima Rose Apples Using Soursop Leaf Extract (Annona muricata)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. V. Amalia ◽  
M. H. Yusa
Keyword(s):  
Plutella Xylostella ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Effective Concentration ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Mortality Index ◽  
Environmentally Safe ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Negative Impacts

The increasing of pesticide use is in line with the increasing number of pest populations. However, the use of pesticides causes various negative impacts on the environment (soil, water, and air) such as pesticide-resistant pests, perishing of useful insects which are non-target pesticides, and the use of pesticide which can even lead to poisoning and death in humans. One of the environmentally-safe techniques to control pests is chemical, by the use soursop leaf extract. This study aims to determine the most effective concentration of soursop leaf extract (Annona muricata) in controlling leaf caterpillar (Plutella xylostella) in delima rose apples. The research was carried out in the plantation area of rose apples in tempuran village, Demak. The research method employed experimental research. The study was conducted using Completely Randomized Design. The data were obtained using probit analysis of LC50. The most effective concentration of soursop extract (Annona muricata) on leaf caterpillars’ mortality was 75 ppm. Soursop leaf extract (Annona muricata) has been proven to influence rose apples leaf caterpillars’ mortality index. The LC50 value of soursop leaf extract was 75,16 mg/L. The result showed that soursop leaf extract (Annona muricata) is effective as a biopesticide material to control leaf caterpillar pest for delima rose apples.

scholarly journals AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK LAMUN (Cymodocea rotundata) TERHADAP BAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus DAN Escherichia coli (Antibacterial Activities of Seagrass Extracts (Cymodocea rotundata) Against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli)

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Septiani Septiani ◽  
Eko Nurcahya Dewi ◽  
Ima Wijayanti
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Honestly Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Cymodocea Rotundata

Cymodocea rotundata  merupakan salah satu jenis lamun yang berpotensi sebagai antibakteri. Senyawa bioaktif yang bersifat sebagai antibakteri adalah fenol, flavonoid dan tanin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan lama inkubasi dan konsentrasi ekstrak lamun C. rotundata yang berbeda terhadap aktivitas antibakteri S. aureus dan E. Coli. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu experimental laboratories dengan menggunakan rancangan dasar penelitian Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan pola faktorial, pola terbagi oleh faktor lama inkubasi bakteri (24 jam, 48 jam dan 72 jam) dan perbedaan konsentrasi ekstrak lamun (5%, 10% dan 15%). Data dianalisis menggunakan SIDIK RAGAM dan dilakukan analisis lanjut Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ), apabila terdapat perbedaan pada perlakuan. Ekstrak lamun C. rotundata efektif sebagai antibakteri dengan kategori sedang yaitu zona hambat berkisar antara 5-10 mm. Konsentrasi optimum untuk menghambat S.aureus dan E.coli adalah 15% dengan lama inkubasi 48 jam dengan zona hambat yang dihasilkan masing-masing sebesar 6, 123 mm. Dan 5, 833 mm.Cymodocea rotundata is a type of seagrass that has a potential as an antibacterial. Bioactive compounds which act as such as antibacterial phenols, flavonoids and tannins. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of different concentration and time of incubation  of seagrass C.rotundata as antibacterial against  S. aureus and E. coli. The method used was experimental laboratories using the basic design of the study completely randomized design (CRD) with factorial pattern (2 factor). The first factor were different concentration (5%, 10% and 15% ) and second factor were time of incubations (24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours). Data were analyzed using ANOVA and conducted a further test Honestly Significant Difference (HSD), if treatment gave significant effect. C. rotundata extracts had antibacterial activity with medium category which inhibition zone ranges from 5-10 mm. The optimum concentration for inhibiting S. aureus and e. coli were 15% with incubation time of 48 hours resulting inhibition zone 6,123 mm and 5,833 respectively.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Antifungi Ekstrak Daun Patikan Kebo (Euphorbia hirta) Terhadap Jamur Penyebab Kandidiasis (Candida albicans)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain ◽  
Cut Muthiadin ◽  
Fatmawati Nur ◽  
Rusmadi Rukmana
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Microbial Growth ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Euphorbia Hirta ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Paper Disk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

<em>Candidiasis is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans. This  study aims to determine the effect of patikan kebo (Euphorbia hirta) leaf extract in inhibiting the growth of C. albicans. This research is an experimental study which was compiled using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) by giving Patikan Kebo (E. hirta) leaf extract  in several concentrations, the concentrations of 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, and 60% and controls (aquadest) and C. albicans mushroom with three repetitions. The parameters measured are the amount of inhibitory diameter formed around the paper discs in the 24 hour and 48 hour period. D ata obtained with three repetitions and observations of 24 hours and 48 hours showed that giving patikan kebo leaf extract in several types of concentration had an effect on inhibiting the growth and fungi of C . albicans. Furthermore, the data obtained were analyzed using analysis of variance (F-test) at the level of α 0.05 and continued using the Smallest Significant Difference (LSD) α 0.05 where the results showed that the giving of patikan kebo extract significantly affected the microbial growth test (C. albicans), where the higher the concentration of patikan kebo leaf extract, the greater the inhibition zone formed around the paper disk. </em>

scholarly journals Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Rumput Laut Eucheuma spinosum Segar dari Perairan Pulau Nain Sulawesi Utara

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Lena Jeane Damongilala ◽  
Fitje Losung ◽  
Verly Dotulong
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Ethyl Acetate Fraction ◽  
Disc Diffusion ◽  
Butanol Fraction ◽  
Inhibition Zones

Penelitian terhadap ekstrak metanol, fraksi etil asetat, dan fraksi butanol dari rumput laut Eucheuma spinosum menggunakan metode Disc Diffusion Test dilakukan untuk mengetahui peranannya sebagai antibakteri Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, dan Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. Sebagai kontrol digunakan ekstrak (negatif) pelarut metanol, dan Amoxicilin. Konsentrasi sampel uji ditetapkan 10.000 ppm. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan adanya  aktivitas antibakteri yang ditandai dengan terbentuknya zona hambat terhadap bakteri Escherichia coli ATCC 25922.  Besarnya zona hambat secara berurutan untuk ekstrak metanol, fraksi  butanol, dan fraksi etil asetat, ialah : 6,98 mm, 7,85 mm, dan 7,88 mm.  Nilai zona hambat tersebut, relatif sama untuk setiap sampel uji. Sampel uji juga menunjukkan terdapat aktivitas antibakteri, ditandai dengan terbentuknya zona hambat terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538.  Besarnya zona hambat secara berurutan untuk ekstrak metanol, fraksi  butanol, fraksi etil asetat,  dan kontrol negatif pelarut metanol, ialah : 7,42 mm, 14.40 mm, 7,90 mm, dan 6,75 mm.  Zona hambat fraksi butanol lebih tinggi dibanding yang lain, ini menunjukkan bahwa aktivitas antibakteri Staphylococcus aureus pada fraksi butanol lebih tinggi dibanding fraksi lainnya.Kata kunci:  Antibakteri;  Eucheuma spinosum;  Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus Antibacteria Activities of Extract Sea Algae  Eucheuma spinosum Fresh from Nain Island Waters North Sulawesi  ABSTRACTA research on antibacterial activity of methanol extract, ethyl acetate, and butanol fraction from Eucheuma spinosum seaweed using the disc diffusion method to know the role as  antibacterial activity was tested against Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. Methanol was used as negative control while amoxicillin was used as positive control. The concentration of the test sample was set at 10,000 ppm. The antibacterial activity was indicated by the formation of an inhibition zone against the tested microorganisms. The inhibition zones against E.coli for methanol extract, butanol fraction, and ethyl acetate fraction were 6.98 mm, 7.85 mm, and 7.88 mm, respectively.  The value of the zone of inhibition is relatively the same for each sample.  In addition, the inhibition zones of methanol extract, butanol and ethyl acetate fraction against Staphylococcus aureus were 7.42 mm, 14.40 mm, 7.90 mm, and 6.75 mm, respectively. The inhibition zone of the butanol fraction is higher than the others, this indicated that the antibacterial activity for butanol fraction is higher than other fractions. Keywords: Antibacterial activity; Eucheuma spinosum; Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus aureus

scholarly journals Pengaruh Uji Antibakteri Ekstrak Rimpang Jahe Terhadap Pertumbuhan Staphylococcus Aureus Dan Escherichia Coli Secara In Vitro

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Siti Zamilatul Azkiyah
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Bacterial Growth ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Ginger Rhizome ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The problem of resistance is increasing along with the need for antimicrobials as an alternative in overcoming resistance problems. One solution is to utilize the content of secondary metabolite compounds in rhizome plants such as ginger. The content of compounds that are usually the most dominant in ginger such as essential oils, flavonoids, terpenoids and phenols. This study aims to determine the effect of ginger rhizome extract as an antibacterial on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in vitro. This study was a laboratory experimental study with a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 7 treatments with 3 replications. The results showed that the ethanol extract of ginger rhizome had antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli. At concentrations of 20%, 40% and 80% which are more effective in inhibiting the growth of these two bacteria. The higher the extract concentration level, the larger the diameter of the inhibition zone from bacterial growth. This inhibition of bacterial growth is thought to have an effect on the content of the ginger root.   Keywords: Ginger rhizome, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, antibacterial ABSTRAK   Permasalahan tentang resistensi semakin meningkat seiring dengan kebutuhan antimikroba sebagai alternatif dalam mengatasi masalah resistensi. Salah satu solusinya yaitu dengan memanfaatkan kandungan dari senyawa metabolit sekunder pada tanaman rimpang-rimpangan seperti rimpang jahe. Kandungan senyawa yang biasanya paling dominan pada jahe seperti minyak atsiri, flavonoid, terpenoid dan fenol. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari ekstrak rimpang jahe sebagai antbakteri terhadap pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli secara in vitro. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian eksperimental laboratorium dengan rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) yang terdiri dari 7 perlakuan dengan 3 kali ulangan. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa ekstrak etanol rimpang jahe memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap S. Aureus dan E. coli. Pada konsenrasi 20%, 40% dan 80% yang lebih efktif dalam menghambat pertumbuhan kedua bakteri tersebut. Semakin tinggi tingkatan konsentrasi ekstrak maka diameter zona hambat dari pertumbuhan bakteri juga semakin besar. Terhambatnya pertumbuhan bakteri ini diduga adanya pengaruh dari kandungan pada rimpang jahe.   Kata Kunci: Rimpang Jahe, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, antibakteri

scholarly journals Fitokimia Dan Aktivitas Antibakteri Dari Daun KAF(Chisocheton sp. (C. DC) HARMS)

Jurnal MIPA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Florentin Natalia Melsadalam ◽  
Dewa Gede Katja ◽  
Meiske S. Sangi
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Inhibitory Zone ◽  
Escherichia Coli Bacteria

Telah dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi senyawa metabolit sekunder  dari ekstrak daun kaf menggunakan tiga jenis pelarut yakni n-heksan, etil asetat, dan metanol. Ekstrak yang diperoleh diuji aktivitas antibakterinya dengan metode difusi yang menggunakan bakteri Staphylococcusaureus dan Escherichia coli. Dari hasil pengujian fitokimia, ketiga ekstrak tersebut menunjukan bahwa sampel mengandung senyawa; alkaloid, saponin, steroid, flavonoid dan tanin. Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri  dengan metode difusi menunjukan hasil yang paling tinggi aktivitas antibakteri adalah  estrak etil asetat dengan zona hambat 35,75 mm terhadap bakteri  Staphylococcus aureus, sedangkan pada ekstrak metanol memiliki zona hambat 23,75 mm terhadap bakteri Escherichia coliResearch has been carried out aimed at identifying secondary metabolites of kaf leaf extract using three types of solvents, namely n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol.The obtained extracts were tested for antibacterial activity by diffusion method using Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria. From the results of phytochemical testing, the three extracts showed that the sample contained compounds; alkaloids, saponins, steroids, flavonoids and tannins. Antibacterial activity testing with diffusion method showed the highest antibacterial activity was estracethyl ethyl acetate with 35.75 mm inhibition zone against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, whereas methanol had 23.75 mm inhibitory zone against Escherichia coli bacteria

UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI DARI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN PERIA LAUT (Colubrina Asiatica L.) TERHADAP BAKTERI STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS DAN ESCHERICHIA COLI

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Firdaus Fahdi ◽  
Harwitavia Harwitavia ◽  
Herviani Sari
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Antibiotic Drugs ◽  
Escherichia Coli Bacteria

The discovery of new antibiotic drugs is getting more and more reactive. The plant of the peria laut leaf is one of the drugs that is often used as a traditional medicine and contains bioactive compounds of polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins, which can inhibit antibacterial growth. Purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of peria laut leaves (Colubrina asiatica L.) against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria. Method the experimental, of the sample used was concentrated marine peria laut leaf extract of 25mg/ml, 50mg/ml, 75mg/ml, 100mg/ml, 200mg/ml, 300mg/ml, 400mg/ml, and 500mg/ml, positive control of amoxicillin tablet 500 mg, negative control of dimethylsulfoxide with the method of disc diffusion testing using media Nutrient Agar. Results the showed thet the peria laut leaf extract positively contained bioactive alkaloid compounds, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, and tannins, and had inhibitory effects on Staphylococcus aureus and Escgerichia coli bacteria with various concentrations which had been tested on the average area of the highest inhibition zone of 18,6 mm in Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, and 10,2 mm in Escherichia coli bacteria. Conclusion peria laut leaf extract (Colubrina asiatica L.) has antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacteria in the most inhibitory zone at a concentration of 500mg/ml with a diameter of 18,6 in Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and 10,2 in Escherichia coli.

scholarly journals Potential of Chitosan from Shrimp Waste for Treating Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria in Skin Wound

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 705-708
Author(s):  
I Made Satya Widnyana ◽  
Sri Subekti ◽  
Kismiyati .
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Skin Wound ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
A Value ◽  
Semi Solid ◽  
Solid Form ◽  
White Colour

Shrimp or crustacean waste on the skin, head, and feet has not been maximally utilized. Shrimp or crustacean waste can be processed into chitin or chitosan which can provide high added value. Chitosan is one ingredient that can be used to make skin ointments. One of the bacteria that is harmful to the skin during a wound is Staphylococcus aureus. Hence, there is a need to have a skin ointment that can inhibit these bacteria. The current study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of chitosan in the ointment. Moreover, the current study planned to determine the optimum inhibitory concentration of chitosan in the ointment against Staphylococcus aureus and evaluate the physical properties of ointments. The methods used in the current study were the pH determination, organoleptic test, homogeneity test, and antibacterial activity test to examine chitosan against Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that chitosan in ointment had a weak antibacterial activity with a value of < 5 mm inhibition zone. Chitosan with a concentration of 0.2% in ointment fulfilled the requirements of a good ointment. Its white colour as the typical colour of chitosan showed the characteristic odour of chitosan and a semi-solid form. Chitosan in the ointment has antibacterial activity that can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

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