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Effectiveness of Rosella Flower Extract (Hibiscus Sabdariffa L.) in Gel and Liquid form on the Growth of Streptococcus Mutans Bacteria
Background: The most dominant bacteria in dental caries-causing plaque is Streptococcus mutans bacteria, which is a type of acid-producing bacteria that can damage teeth due to the fermentation reaction of carbohydrates including sucrose, fructose, and glucose. Inhibiting the growth of these bacteria is an alternative way to inhibit the growth of plaque so as to prevent dental and gum disease. One of the herbal plants that can be used as an alternative medicine as an anti-bacterial is rosella flower (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Material and Methods: The research design used is Experimental. The research was conducted from July to November 2021 at the Pharmacognosy Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy and Food Analysis, Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta II, and QLab, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Pancasila. The research sample was rosella flower extract in gel and liquid preparations in concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30%. Data analysis using Repeated Measure Anova and Independent Sample Test.
Results: Rosella flower extract was effective in inhibiting the growth of streptococcal mutans bacteria, where the gel preparation had a p-value of 0.000 (p
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