Effect of Karuk Leaves (Piper Sarmentosum Roxb) and White Galangal Rhizome (Alpinia Galanga L) Ethanol Extract on the Growth of Microsporum Gypseum and Candida Albicans in Vitro
Abstract:Piper sarmentosum Roxb are wild plants that are widely used as an itch and cough medicine. P. sarmentosum and Alpinia galanga contain flavonoid, saponin, and alkaloid which has a function as an antifungal. This study aims to determine the effect of extract ethanol of Karuk leaves and white galangal rhizome in influencing the growth of Microsporum gypseum in vitro. The study was carried out with an experimental method of fungi using the Kirby Bauer. The results showed that the ethanol extract of Karuk leaves (P… Show more
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