Antimicrobial effects of Coleus amboinicus, Lour folium infusum towards Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans

https://doi.org/10.20473/j.djmkg.v39.i1.p12-15
antimicrobial coleus amboinicus lour candida albicans streptococcus mutans

Authors

  • Devi Rianti
    dental_journal@yahoo.com
    Department of Dental Material and Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga
  • Sri Yogyarti Department of Dental Material and Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga
Vol. 39 No. 1 (2006): March 2006
Articles
March 1, 2006

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A laboratory experimental study conducted on antimicrobial effects of Coleus amboinicus, Lour folium Infusum towards Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). Effective concentration of Coleus amboinicus, Lour to decrease the quantities Candida albicans and S. mutans colonies is expected to be found out in this study. This study was using Coleus Amboinicus, Lour folium infusum with 12.5%, 15%, 17.5%, 20%, and 22.5% concentrations. Sterilized aquadest used as a control. Candida albicans and S. mutans quantities was enumerated by counting the amount of Candida albicans and S. mutans growth in the Sabouraud ,s dextrose agar and Tryptone and yeast Agar media, using Colony Forming Unit per milliliter (CFU/ ml) unit. Data analysis was using a One-Way ANOVA and LSD with 5% degree of significance. The result showed 22.5% concentration of CAL folium infusum was the most effective in decreasing the quantity Candida albicans and S. mutans colonies.