Banana Extract (Musa paradisiaca) as Alternative Natural Antibacterial to Prevent Dental Caries

Asterina, Asterina and Alioes, Yustini and Damara, Ovy Prima (2018) Banana Extract (Musa paradisiaca) as Alternative Natural Antibacterial to Prevent Dental Caries. In: CONFERENCE PROCEEDING 3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SECURITY IN FOOD, RENEWABLE RESOURCES, AND NATURAL MEDICINES 2019 (SFRN 2019). pusat penelitian dan pengabdian pada masyarakat Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Kupang. ISBN 9786025126284

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Abstract

Indonesia is the biggest banana producer in South East Asia, which has a production rate of 6.11 million tons in 2010. Banana contains many chemical compounds, such as vitamins A, B, C, Calcium, Iron, Fosfor Magnesium, Kalium, Natrium, Zinc, and the energy produced by bananas is much higher ( 136 cal/ 100 gram ) compared to Apples( 54 cal/100 gram ). Banana also features the pharmacologic function of anti-allergic, wound-healing, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity, which helps to prevent dental caries. Dental caries is an infection caused by Streptococcus sp. This research aims to understand the antibacterial effect of the banana extract on by Streptococcus sp. This research is an experimental laboratory study with a post-test only control group design. Samples used were methanol-immersed bananas, which were collected as banana extract after the methanol evaporated. The extract was microbiologically tested using Agar Nutrient media and Streptococcus sp. acquired from a patient. They were then incubated for 24 hours in 37oC of temperature, and then the inhibition zone was measured using a caliper. The result showed that banana extract 100 % has an inhibition ability of 37 mm (more than 20 mm in diameter is categorized 'strong'. It can be concluded that banana extract can be used as an alternative natural antibacterial.

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