AKTIVITAS ANTIFUNGI SARI DAUN PEPAYA (Carica papaya L.) TERHADAP Candida albicans
ABSTRACT: A research had been
done on antifungal activity of papaya leaf ekstract (Carica papaya L.) and the
aim was to determine the antifungal activity and inhibitorypotency. The
research was started by screening test using Candida albicans. Results showed
that the papayaleaf ekstract inhibited Candida albicans. Theresearch was
continued by Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) test by liquiddilution
method in Potato Dekstrosa Broth medium toward, Candida albicans inconcentration
of MIC 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Result showed that papaya leafekstract (Carica
papaya L.) has antifungal activity wich was indicated by theinhibitory zone
diameter in concentration of 10%, 15%, and 20% respectively onCandida albicans.
Key words: Antfungal activity,
papaya leaf ekstract, Carica papaya L
Penulis: Siska Nuryanti
Kode Jurnal: jpfarmasidd170411
