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Abstract

Crescenti cujete L. or better known as calabash is a plant that thrives in Indonesia. Calabash has a great potential as an herbal remedy, but there is only some scientific research conducted on this plant, one of which is antibacterial against Bacillus subtilis and Escerichia coli on 2006 by Susanti. The method in this research was an experimental activities of the cessation external bleeding with 3 dose variation of calabash leaf extract 80%, 60%, and 40% by counting the bleeding time at base of the tail in mice. As a result, all groups of external bleeding cessation activities have better outcomes than negative controls (p < 0,05).

Bahasa Abstract

Tanaman berenuk (Crescentia cujete L.) merupakan salah satu tanaman yang tumbuh subur di Indonesia. Potensi tanaman berenuk untuk dimanfaatkan sebagai obat herbal sangatlah besar, namun baru sedikit penelitian ilmiah yang dilakukan terhadap tanaman berenuk salah satunya adalah antibakterial terhadap Bacillus subtilis dan Escerichia coli tahun 2006 oleh Susanti. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimental uji aktifitas penghentian pendarahan luar dengan 3 variasi dosis ekstrak daun berenuk 80%, 60%, dan 40% dengan menghitung waktu pendarahan pada pangkal ekor mencit. Hasilnya, semua kelompok variasi dosis uji aktivitas penghentian pendarahan luar memiliki hasil yang lebih baik dibandingkan kontrol negatif (p < 0,05).

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