Aktivitas Antimikroba Teh Asam Daun Tin (Ficus carica) Secara In Vitro

Abstract

Fig Leaves contain flavonoids that can be used as antimicrobials. Fermentation with kombucha is expected to increase antimicrobial activity. The aim of this research is to observe antimicrobial activity of Fig Leaves sour tea against several microbes, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus casei and Candida albicans. The sour tea is made through 12 days fermentation of Fig Leaves with kombucha. Antimicrobial assay has been performed using the agar well diffusion method. From the test results, the mean of inhibition zone against Escherichia coli is 6,97 mm, Staphylococcus aureus is 5,5 mm, Lactobacillus casei is 5,29 mm, and Candida albicans is 0,37 mm. Based on the research results, Fig Leaf sour tea can be used as an antimicrobial agent, especially as an antibacterial. Key words: Antimicrbial, Fig Leaf, Fermentation, Flavonoids, and Kombucha.