Nigella sativa oil has been known to have potent anti-inflammatory activity. This research aimed to determine the anti-inflammation activity of Nigella sativa oil in a simple balm stick by topical application. The activity was checked using two methods: carrageenan-induced paw oedema and granuloma pouch on rats. The results showed that balm sticks which contained 10% Nigella sativa could overcome both acute and sub-acute inflammation showing by high oedema inhibition (60.64%), low leucocytes count (43.55% lower than control) as well as a notable TNF-α concentration (50% lower than control) on the inflamed area. In conclusion, topical application of a Nigella sativa balm stick was effective for both acute and sub-acute forms of inflammation.

Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini bertujuan agar para guru mampu mengelola obat yang tepat dan benar di UKS sekolah-sekolah Muhammadiyah Wilayah DKI Jakarta. Adapun manfaat dari pengabdian ini agar dapat meningkatkan derajat kualitas kesehatan di lingkungan sekolah.  Target yang dicapai adalah peningkatan pemahamam para guru penanggung jawab UKS SD, SMP, SMA wilayah PWM DKI Jakarta dengan cara mendapatkan, menggunakan, menyimpan dan membuang Obat (DAGUSIBU) sehingga dapat meningkatkan derajat kualitas kesehatan di lingkungan sekolah tersebut Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan ini dilakukan dengan cara yang sederhana yakni dengan metode ceramah (pemberian materi) dilanjutkan dengan tanya jawab dan diskusi. Dengan mengucapkan bismillahirrahmaanirrahiim, kami tim pengabdian masyarakat mengharapkan doa restu agar niat kami dalam pengabdian masyarakat mendapat persetujuan, kelancaran dan kemudahan dalam upaya peningakatan pengetahuan dan pemahamam para guru penganggung jawab UKS SD, SMP, SMA wilayah PWM DKI Jakarta.

Background: Aspirin is recommended as a first-line antiplatelet drug for all types of acute diseases that cause thrombosis in the blood vessel, especially in cardiovascular disease. Orally administered aspirin has side effects such as the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and has presystemic metabolism in the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Transdermal delivery offers an alternative for administering aspirin that by passes the gut and this may be more convenient and safe for long-term use. This study used a form of microemulsion to prevent hydrolysis of aspirin because it contains a high concentration of the surfactant. A microemulsion is a dosage form that can penetrate into the skin for transdermal delivery.

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Tobacco plants are notably known for its pesticidal properties, particularly due to its nicotine content. In this study, Nicotiana tabacum L. bio-oil was obtained using pyrolysis technique. The safety of the bio-oil to be used as bioinsecticide was analyzed through acute oral toxicity test by administering 5000 mg bio-oil/kg body weight of female winstar rats that were analogous to humans. It was concluded that the bio-oil was not toxic due to absence of mortality and no significant change in the body weight and behavior of the rats.

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