The Antioxidant Activity, Antibacterial Assay, and the Application of Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) Crude Extract with Various Solvents

Authors

  • Fiane de Fretes Faculty of Medical and Health Science, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga 50714, Central Java, Indonesia
  • Rosiana Eva Rayanti Faculty of Medical and Health Science, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga 50714, Central Java, Indonesia
  • Agung Rimayanto Gintu Master of Agricultural Science Departement, Faculty of Agricultural and Business, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga 50714, Central Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11594/nstp.2023.3511

Keywords:

Cosmetics, curcumin, pharmaceutical, turmeric

Abstract

Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) was one of the herbal resources in Indonesia commonly applied as spices, herbal medicines also cosmetics. This study aimed to extract the chemicals from Turmeric using several solvents and then characterize each extract. The physicochemical and Biochemical characterization of each Turmeric extract showed that the crude extracts have a strong antibacterial effect against digestive bacteria and respiratory and skin bacteria. The antioxidant activity belongs to high levels also the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ability of each extract showed belongs to Ultra Protection levels. Based on those results than concluded that Turmeric potentially applied as Herbal medicine and Cosmetics in Indonesia.

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Published

30-11-2023

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How to Cite

Fretes, F. de ., Rayanti, R. E. ., & Gintu, A. R. . (2023). The Antioxidant Activity, Antibacterial Assay, and the Application of Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) Crude Extract with Various Solvents. Nusantara Science and Technology Proceedings, 80-93. https://doi.org/10.11594/nstp.2023.3511

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