Standarisasi Simplisia Propolis Mentah Trigona sp. Asal Balikpapan

Abstract

Trigona sp. propolis simplicia is widely used by the community as a traditional medicine that has many benefits so that this propolis can treat sore throats, flu, and support the immune system. Propolis cultivation is increasingly developing, but there is no scientific data regarding the standardization of raw propolis simplicia. This study aims to determine the standard parameters of Trigona sp. propolis simplicia from Balikpapan. Specific parameters measured on Trigona sp. propolis simplicia include organoleptic tests, identification of chemical compounds, and tests of water-soluble and ethanol extract levels. Non-specific parameters include water content tests, total ash content tests, and acid-insoluble ash content tests. Trigona sp. propolis simplicia in organoleptic tests has a solid form, a distinctive aromatic odor, a blackish brown color, and a slightly bitter sour taste. Trigona sp. propolis simplicia was positively identified as containing compounds of the alkaloid, flavonoid, triterpenoid/steroid, and tannin groups, while saponins were identified negatively. Trigona sp propolis simplicia has ethanol and water soluble extract content values ​​of 10% ± 0.008 and 14.4% ± 0.003 respectively, the water content value obtained is 1.3% ± 0.002, the total ash content and acid insoluble ash content values ​​are 3.67% ± 0.008 and 1.5% ± 0.005 respectively.