Antibacterial activity roll on deodorant with Pluchea indica (L.) leaf extract against Staphylococcus epidermidis (Evans 1916 ) in vitro

Abstract

Pluchea indica L. is a medicinal plant that is often used to eliminate body odor. This research aims to test effectiveness roll on deodorant as an antibacterial against Staphylococcus epidermidis (Evans, 1916) and it's stability test. Antibacterial activity test used dilution method. Phytochemical analysis were carried out qualitatively. Roll on deodorant test for four types stored at 28 °C to 30 °C for 8 wk includes observation of the color, odour and homogeneity, irritation test, pH test, viscosity and specific gravity. The results showed P. indica leaf extract's roll on deodorant have antibacterial effect against S. epidermidis. P. indica leaf extract have compounds consisting of flavonoids, saponins, tannin and alkaloids. Roll on deodorant stored on 28 °C to 30 °C for 8 wk showed stable for color, odour and homogeneity. Deodorant roll on have a pH of 4.52 to 5.53, viscosity 331.8 cP to 340.8 cP, specific gravity 1.0107 g mL-1 to 1.0397 g mL-1, and do not cause irritation.