Phytochemical Analysis of Traditional Medicine Herbs from Betel Leaf (Piper betle)L. to Treating Acne

Abstract

Betel leaf (Piper betleL.) has been widely used for traditional medicine from generation to generation by the community, one of which is useful for treating acne. Betel leaf extract has antibacterial activity so that it can inhibit acne-causing bacteria. This study aims to determine the phytochemical compounds qualitatively and quantitatively. The herbs is made by boiling 8 betel leaves in 400 mL of water until it boils. The results showed that traditional medicinal herbs from betel leaf contain chemical compounds of flavonoids, tannins and phenols. Determination of the levels of phytochemical compounds using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry showed that the total flavonoid content was 35.941% ± 0.997, total tannin was 5.444% ± 1.357, and total phenol was 2.905% ± 0.295. Flavonoid compounds are known to have antibacterial activity so they are thought to play a role in treating acne