Comparison of fruit pulp and seed extracts of ajwa date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L) against the growth of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans

Perbandingan ekstrak daging buah dan biji kurma ajwa (Phoenix dactylifera L) terhadap pertumbuhan Streptococcus mutans dan Candida albicans

Abstract

S.mutans bacteria were present in 75.4% of denture users; C.albicans was found more, however. Herbal materials that are rich in antibacterial and antifungal content, began to be developed in the field of dentistry, one of which is the fruit pulp (FPA), or seeds (SA) of ajwa which are classified as high in waste. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum kill concentration (MKC) in the comparison of FPA and SA (Phoenix dactylifera L) extracts against the growth of S.mutans and C.albicans were studied. Laboratory experimental research with posttest only design; data were processed and analysed using one-way Anova test. With a p-value of 0.017 which is smaller than 0.05, it is shown that the treatment concentrations of 3.25%, 6.50%, 12.50%, 25%, and 50% have a significant effect. The MIC value of SA extract against S.mutans was 3.25%, while for FPA it was 12.5%. The MKC value of SA extract against C.albicans was 12.5% and for FPA was 50%. It is concluded that 3.25% SA extract can strongly inhibit the growth of Streptococcus, while FPA inhibits with a concentration of 12.5%. SA and FPA extracts of 3.25% have inhibited the growth of C.albicans.