Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Purple Leaf Extract [Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff] Against Streptococcus mutans

• Main Authors: Devi Eka Juniarti, -, Tuti Kusumaningsih, -, Wisnu Setyari Juliastuti,, -, Adioro Soetojo, -, Nabilla Dara Wungsu, -
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English; English; English; English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: https://repository.unair.ac.id/123727/1/2.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123727/2/2.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123727/3/2.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123727/4/2.pdf; https://repository.unair.ac.id/123727/
• Institution: Universitas Airlangga

Background. Streptococcus mutans is the leading cause of dental caries. One of many medicinal plants, purple leaf [Graptophyllum pictum (L.) Griff], which contains flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, steroids, and saponins, is a potential antibacterial agent. Objective. This study aimed to determine...