Uji Aktivitas Antimikroba Ekstrak Daun Mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa) dengan Metode Difusi Cakram

Abstract

Indonesia has abundant biological rich potential so it needs to be researched and utilized especially for various plants that have potential as medicine. One of the plants that can be used as a medicinal plant and has many benefits is the Phaleria macrocarpa. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of P. macrocarpa leaf extract to inhibit the growth of Escherecia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The results showed that the leaf extract of P. macrocarpa containing tannin compounds has the ability to inhibit bacterial growth. The extract of the crown of the deity of the god is more effective in inhibiting the growth of S. aureus bacteria compared to E. coli bacteria which is shown with a larger inhibitory zone. It means that the extract of the P. macrocarpa can be used as a medicinal ingredient for diseases caused by S. aureus bacteria