Abstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of sembung legi leaf gel (Blumea balsamifera L.) and its effect on wound healing in mice (Mus musculus L.). The leaves of sembung legi are first extracted by maceration and then made gel preparations with a formula of 3%, 4%, and 5%. Parameters in this research is antibacterial test against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and the length of time for wound healing. The activity of antibacterial is tested by measuring the diameter of the zone o… Show more
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