In vitro antibacterial activity of Myrica javanica leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes.

Authors

  • Varda Arianti Institut Kesehatan Hermina
  • Yeni Marsela Institut Kesehatan Hermina
  • Devi Maulina Institut Kesehatan Hermina
  • Gaine Marvelous Institut Kesehatan Hermina
  • Pra Panca Bayu Chandra Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan IKIFA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33759/jrki.v8i1.926

Keywords:

Antibacterial, Myrica javanica, Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus,.

Abstract

Based on the Myrica genus, Myrica esculenta contains secondary  metabolites such as flavonoids, steroids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins, that have the potential to act as antibacterial agents. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial effectiveness of Myrica javanica extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes in vitro. Extraction was performed using the maceration method with 96% ethanol, followed by antibacterial activity testing using the disk diffusion method at five extract concentrations (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%) with positive control (Clindamycin) and negative control  (DMSO). The results showed an increase in the maximum inhibition zone against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes measuring 14,04 ± 0,50 mm and 12,3 ± 0,64 mm respectively at concentration of 100%. In conclusion, the  extract of Myrica javanica shows potential antibacterial activity against both test bacteria.

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Published

2026-01-29

How to Cite

In vitro antibacterial activity of Myrica javanica leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes. (2026). Jurnal Riset Kefarmasian Indonesia, 8(1), 41-51. https://doi.org/10.33759/jrki.v8i1.926

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