Antifungal Activity of Ethanol Extract from Fragrant Pandan Leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius) in Inhibiting the Growth of Pityrosporum ovale, a Fungus Causing Dandruff

    October 2019
    Maulidia Gustiananda
    TLDR Fragrant pandan leaf extract can inhibit dandruff-causing fungus, especially at higher concentrations.
    The study investigated the antifungal activity of ethanol extract from fragrant pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius) on the growth of Pityrosporum ovale, a fungus causing dandruff. Using the disc diffusion method on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar media, the study tested various concentrations (70%, 60%, 50%, and 40%) of the extract. Results showed that higher concentrations of the extract significantly inhibited fungal growth, with the 70% concentration producing an inhibition zone of 16.83 mm. However, Ketoconazole 2% was more effective, producing a 38.50 mm inhibition zone. The study concluded that fragrant pandan leaf extract could inhibit Pityrosporum ovale growth, with effectiveness increasing at higher concentrations.
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