Cleanse and Protect: Harnessing the Antibacterial Power of Guava Leaves in Liquid Soap Antiseptic Formulation
- DOI
- 10.2991/978-2-38476-118-0_6How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- wounds; diabetes; guava leaves; liquid soap; antibacterial
- Abstract
Patients with diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of developing complications in the form of open wounds on the skin’s surface. Guava leaves contain secondary metabolite substances that have been used in the treatment of wounds. This study aimed to test the antibacterial activity of guava leaves extract-based antiseptic liquid soap for the treatment of diabetic wounds. The study involved creating preparations for antiseptic liquid soap using different concentrations (0.5%, 3%, and 5%) of guava leaves extract, and conducting organoleptic, pH, and antibacterial activity tests on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Results showed that the guava leaves extract antiseptic liquid soap was physically stable and had antibacterial activity. The best antibacterial effectiveness was observed at a concentration of 0.5%. This study suggests that guava leaves extract-based antiseptic liquid soap could be a potential treatment option for diabetic wounds.
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TY - CONF AU - Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah AU - Khusna Santika Rahmasari AU - Urmatul Waznah AU - Herni Rejeki PY - 2023 DA - 2023/10/10 TI - Cleanse and Protect: Harnessing the Antibacterial Power of Guava Leaves in Liquid Soap Antiseptic Formulation BT - Proceedings of the 4th Borobudur International Symposium on Humanities and Social Science 2022 (BIS-HSS 2022) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 43 EP - 55 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-118-0_6 DO - 10.2991/978-2-38476-118-0_6 ID - Fajriyah2023 ER -