@article {2041, title = {Description of Ciplukan Toxicity (Physalis angulata L.)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {June 2023}, pages = {357-367}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {357}, abstract = {

Introduction: Ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.) is a plant used by Indonesian people as traditional medicine. Drug sanitization needs to be carried out to guarantee the use and availability of scientifically safe traditional medicines. This study aims to provide information and enrich knowledge about the safety of consuming ciplukan roots and stems. Methods: This study used 8 male mice as test animals, divided randomly into 4 treatment groups, namely mice treated with a dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight; mice treated with a dose of 5.6 mg/20 g body weight; mice treated with 56 mg/20 g body weight; and mice treated with 560 mg/20 g body weight. Treatment was given once and then observed for 24 hours to observe the number of deaths of the test animals. Then follow-up observations were carried out in 3 days on individuals who were still alive. Results: Within 24 hours all individuals at the treatment dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight survived, whereas all individuals at the treatment dose of 5.6; 56; and 560 mg/20 g body weight died. The observations on individuals treated at a dose of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight showed that the animals were in good condition, with sleeping and eating activities, moving a lot, having clean and nice fur, and not showing toxic symptoms such as disturbances in physical activity, impaired balance, and refusal to eat. Conclusions: The administration of the test extract below is less or equal to 0.56 mg/20 g body weight is relatively safe.

}, keywords = {Acute toxicity, Ciplukan, Condition, Dosage, Traditional medicine.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.85}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Titin and Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana} } @article {2010, title = {Diuretic Potency of Belalai Gajah Plants (Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {April 2023}, pages = {365-369}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {365}, abstract = {

Backgrounds: The use of belalai gajah plants (Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau) is believed by the Chinese community to be able to treat hypertension, so to prove whether this power exists in belalai gajah plants is to do a diuretic activity test. Objective of Study: to determine the presence of diuretic potency in belalai gajah plants. Methods: This test used male white rats of the Sprague Dawley strain with a body weight of 200-250 grams aged 2-2.5 months as many as 35 rats which were divided into 7 groups. The first group or no treatment, the second group with 2.8 ml/200 g body weight of distilled water, the third and fourth groups with 0.72 mg/200 g body weight of furosemide and 1.44 mg/200 g body weight, the fifth, sixth, and seventh groups with administration of belalai gajah plants extract doses of 75 mg/kg body weight, 150 mg/kg body weight, and 300 mg/kg body weight. This test uses the Cumming method. Urine collection was carried out for 24 hours, then urine volume, urine pH, also sodium and potassium levels in rat urine were measured. Results: The results of this study showed that without treatment, the administration of distilled water at a dose of 2.8 ml/200 g body weight, furosemide at a dose of 0.72 mg/200 g body weight and 1.44 mg/200 g body weight, and belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight, 150 mg/kg body weight, and 300 mg/kg body weight resulted in a urine volume of 13.01 {\textpm} 0.07 ml; 13.77{\textpm}0.17 ml; 15.78{\textpm} 0.39 ml; 18.13{\textpm}0.23 ml; 14.05{\textpm}0.06 ml; 16.78{\textpm}0.12 ml; 17.98{\textpm}0.09 ml (p\<0.5). Furthermore, the urine pH was successively 7.02 {\textpm} 0.04; 7.11{\textpm}0.02; 7.21{\textpm}0.02; 7.58{\textpm}0.18; 7.15{\textpm}0.03; 7.37{\textpm}0.03; 7.44{\textpm}0.02 (p\>0.5). The results of sodium levels in urine were respectively 1.06{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ ml; 1.14{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ml; 2.17{\textpm}0.09 mEq/ml; 4.01{\textpm}0.069 mEq/ml; 1.34{\textpm}0.08 mEq/ml; 1.49{\textpm}0.02mEq/ml; 1.77 {\textpm}0.05 mEq/ml (p\<0.5) and urinary potassium levels 0.5{\textpm}0.03 mEq/ml, respectively; 0.57{\textpm}0.018 mEq/ ml; 0.98{\textpm}0.023 mEq/ml; 1.88{\textpm}0.04 mEq/ml; 0.6{\textpm}0.02 mEq/ml; 0.76{\textpm}0.021 mEq/ml; 0.87{\textpm}0.032 mEq/ ml (p\<0.5). Conclusion: Belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 300 mg/kg body weight has the ability to increase urine volume which is close to the urine volume by administering furosemide 1.44 mg/200 g body weight. Belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight had a urine pH close to urine pH by administering distilled water at a dose of 2.8 ml/200 g body weight and 0.72 mg furosemide/200 g body weight. Giving belalai gajah plants extract at a dose of 75 mg/kg body weight has potassium levels in the urine that are close to urine potassium levels by administering distilled water.

}, keywords = {Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.fil.) Lindau, Diuretic Potency, Urine.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2023.15.56}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Afandi and Syarifah Ditha Aprilia} } @article {1797, title = {Antihypercholesterolemic Power of Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) Peel Extract}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {June 2022}, pages = {518-523}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {518}, abstract = {

Background: The decoction of red dragon fruit peel contains chemical components with antioxidant activity of lowering blood LDL cholesterol levels. Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the antihypercholesterolemic power of red dragon fruit peel ethanolic extract. Materials and Methods: A total of 24 mice were divided into four treatment groups, each receiving distilled water at dose 0.39 ml/20 g body weight (A), red dragon fruit peel extract at dose 5.40 mg/20 g body weight (B) and 10.80 mg/20 g body weight (C), also simvastatin at dose 0.026 mg/20 g body weight (D). All experimental animals were given high fat intake in cow brain suspension for 60 days to increase LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. For 14 consecutive days, hypercholesterolemic mice were given test preparations. Mice were sacrificed on day 75 for blood and aortic samples. Results: The average blood LDL cholesterol levels in mice were 91.67 mg/dl, 63.23 mg/dl, 43.52 mg/dl, and 32.94 mg/dl (p\<0.05\%). Meanwhile, the average aortic score was 1.09, 0.79, 0.76, and 0.91 in the groups A, B, C and D, respectively. Conclusion: Red dragon fruit peel extract at a dose of 5.4 mg/20 g and 10.8 mg/20 g body weight reduces blood LDL cholesterol levels and the risk of atherosclerosis

}, keywords = {Atherosclerosis, Hylocereus polyrhizus, LDL cholesterol levels, Red dragon fruit peel.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.65}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Syafira Amelia} } @article {1827, title = {Description of Acute Toxicity of Ketepeng Root Extract (Senna alata (L.) Roxb.)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {August 2022}, pages = {393-401}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {393}, abstract = {

Introduction: People in Indonesia, especially in the West Kalimantan region often use the root of ketepeng as a medicine to treat jaundice, but they lack knowledge regarding the appropriate dosage. Therefore, this study aims to determine the acute toxicity of ketepeng root extract. Methods: The sample population consists of 8 male mice, which were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups, namely P1, P2, P3, and P4 with dosages of 0.56 mg, 5.6 mg, 56 mg, and 560 mg/20 g body weight, respectively. The extract was administered once, after which the samples were observed for 24 hours to record the number of deaths. Follow-up observations were then carried out for 3 days on the mice that survived the test. Results: The results showed that within 24 hours of administration, the samples in P1 were alive, while all animals in the other groups died. Furthermore, the follow-up observations on animals that survived showed that they were in good condition with no toxic symptoms, such as balance disorders, refusal to eat, and lack of physical activity. Conclusion: Based on the results, the administration of 0.56 mg/20 g body weight of the extract was relatively safe, while higher doses can cause death. However, further testing must be carried out to complete the toxicity information as well as to determine the exact dosage range to avoid mortality during the treatment.

}, keywords = {Acute toxicity, Fabaceae, Roots of Senna alata (L.) Roxb}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2022.14.113}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Titin and Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana} } @article {1404, title = {The Anthelmintic Activity of Cawat Anuman (Bauhinia Sp.) Leaves Against Ascaridia galli Worms}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {May 2021}, pages = {626-630}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {626}, abstract = {

Background: Traditionally, the people in Anik Hamlet usually use the Bauhinia sp. leaves as anthelimintic. Objective: The research was conducted to observe the anthelmintic activity of the ethanol extract of cawat anuman (Bauhinia sp.) leaves against Ascaridia galli by in vitro procedure. Methods: Group I was treated with NaCl 0.9\% as the negative control, also group II and III were treated with cawat anuman leaves ethanol extract at dose of 25 mg/ml and 50 mg/ ml respectively, and group IV was treated with mebendazole at dose 5 mg/ml as the positive control. Results: Compared to the negative control, the ethanol extract of cawat anuman leaves has activity as an anthelmintic (p\<0.05), moreover the potency of leaves extract at dose 50 mg/ml as anthelmintic against Ascaridia galli as strong as mebendazole at dose 5 mg/ml (p\>0.05). Conclusion: It concluded that the ethanol extract of cawat anuman leaves at dose 50 mg/ml has anthelmintic potency as strong as mebendazole 5 mg/ml.

}, keywords = {Anthelmintic activity, Ascaridia galli, Bauhinia sp. Leaves}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.79}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Ela Elisa and Eko Sri Wahyuni} } @article {1713, title = {Antidiabetic Activity of the Leaf Extract of Eurycoma Longifolia Jack. in Streptozotocin-Nicotinamide Induced Diabetic Model}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {December 2021}, pages = {1582-1588}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1582}, abstract = {

Background: One of the medication attempts in diabetes mellitus is by utilising plants that are potent as an antioxidant. Eurycoma longifolia Jack. known as {\textquotedblleft}Longjack{\textquotedblright} in English, is a medicinal plant and reportedly effective as an antioxidant. Objectives: This study was aimed to examine the antidiabetic effectiveness of ethanol extract of longjack leaf in diabetes mellitus rats. Methods: This study used the total of 24 male white rats which were grouped into four. The normal and the negative control groups were administrated with CMC-Na 0.5\% dose 2 ml/200 g body weight; one group was administrated with ethanol extract of longjack leaf dose 176.4 mg/200 g body weight; and the positive control group was administrated with glibenclamide dose 0.09 mg/200 g body weight. Before the extract administration, all of the experimental animals were prior induced into diabetic condition with streptozotocin-nicotinamide. Results: The levels of blood glucose and malondialdehyde in rats after the 14-day extract treatments were 78.73 mg/dl and 1.13 nmol/ml, respectively in the normal control group; 285.84 mg/dl and 10.03 nmol/ml were in the negative control group; 156.77 mg/dl and 3.86 nmol/ml in the group with the administration of ethanol extract of longjack leaf; and 148.63 mg/dl dan 3.64 nmol/ml in the group of glibenclamide administration (p\<0.05). The reduction of blood glucose and malondialdehyde levels in the groups of ethanol extract administration of longjack leaf dose 176.4 mg/200 g body weight was similar to the glibenclamide administration dose 0.09 mg/200 g body weight. Conclusion: The ethanol extract of longjack leaf was effective as an antidiabetic.

}, keywords = {Blood glucose level, Diabetes mellitus, Eurycoma longifolia Jack. leaf.}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.203}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Agus Astuti} } @article {1636, title = {Anti-diabetic Activity of the Red Dragon Fruit Peel (Hylocereus polyrhizus) in Ethanol Extract against Diabetic Rats}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {September 2021}, pages = {1079-1085}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {1079}, abstract = {

Background: The red dragon fruit peel, which is rarely used in general, contains higher antioxidant properties compared to the flesh parts and has various secondary metabolites utilised in medicines. Objectives: This study was aimed to determine the effects of ethanol extract administration of the red dragon fruit peel (Hylocereus polyrhizus) against the decline of blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus rats. Methods: In this study, the total of 24 male white Wistar rats (Rattus novergicus) were divided into 4 groups. All experimental animals were induced to diabetic conditions by the administration of streptozotocin and nicotinamide dosages at 45 mg/kg body weight and 110 mg/kg body weight, respectively. For 14 days, each group was treated accordingly. The first group or negative control (NC) was treated with the administration of CMC-Na 0.5\% dose 2 ml/200 g body weight; the second group or positive control (PC) was administrated with glibenclamide dose 0.09 mg/200 g body weight; the third (E1) and fourth (E2) groups were administered with the ethanol extracts of the red dragon fruit peels at dosages of 37.44 mg/200 g body weight and 74.88 mg/200 g body weight, respectively. Results: After the 14-day trial, the average levels of blood glucose on the negative control group (382.92 mg/dl) experienced no decline, and the blood glucose levels amongst groups were statistically different (p\<0.05). Conclusion: The anti-diabetic activity of the red dragon fruit peel in the ethanol extract dose 74.88 mg/200 g body weight is statistically equal to the glibenclamide dose 0.09 mg/200 g body weight.

}, keywords = {Antidiabetic activity, Diabetic rats, Hylocereus polyrhizus}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.140}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Novitasari} } @article {1613, title = {Ethno-Medicinal Plants Used for Medication of Jaundice by The Chinese, Dayak, and Malays Ethnic in West Kalimantan, Indonesia}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {July 2021}, pages = {916-923}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {916}, abstract = {

Knowledge in the utilization of plants as medicine is local wisdom passed down from generation to generation. This study aims to make an inventory of plants that is efficacious in overcoming jaundice which is used by ethnic Chinese, Dayak, and Malay people in West Kalimantan. This research applies ethnobotany and medical ethnobiology approaches by using observation techniques, semi-structural interviews, also recording and documenting plant species to overcome jaundice. There were 23 types of medicinal plants used by ethnic Chinese, Dayak, and Malay people to overcome jaundice. The 23 types of plants obtained were tebu hitam (Saccharum officinarum L.), pisang mas (Musa paradisiaca L.), kacang hijau (Vigna radiata L.), bawang dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.), temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.), lipan-lipan (Chrysopogon aciculatus (Retz.) Trin), ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.), cha chen chou/ sawi (Plantago mayor L.), inai (Lawsonia inermis L), kunyit (Curcuma domestica Val.), kelapa gading (Cocos eburen Durch), belimbing manis (Averrhoa Carambola L.), ilalang (Imperata cylindrica (L) Beauv.), sia li chi o kin/putri malu kuning (Neptunia oleracea Lour.), ketepeng (Senna alata (L.) Roxb.), putri malu bunga ungu (Mimosa pudica L.), stet ma thio kin/bunga kancing (Urena lobata L.), tebu karak (Saccharum officinarum L.), kumis kucing (Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq.), empedu tanah/sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Wall. Ex Nees), pegage/pegagan (Centella asiatica L. Urban), kai kut chou/tulang ayam (Clinacanthus nutans (Burm.f.) Lindau), and bambu kuning (Bambusa vulgaris Schrad.).

}, keywords = {Jaundice, Local Wisdom, Medicinal plants}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.118}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Titin and Yohanes Gatot Sutapa Yuliana} } @article {1348, title = {Liver Organ Impairment Due to the Consumption of Kratom Leaves (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {13}, year = {2021}, month = {January 2021}, pages = {179-184}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {179}, abstract = {

This study was aimed to evaluate the administration effects of kratom leaves extracts on the liver of mice (Mus musculus). The total of 25 mice was divided into five groups, respectively; (A) without treatment, (B) treatment with distilled water at 0.50 ml/20 g body weight, (C) treatment of kratom leaves extracts with a dosage of 0.15 mg/20 g body weight, (D) treatment of kratom leaves extracts with a dosage to 0.30 mg/20 g body weight and (E) treatment with a dosage of silymarin at 0.70 mg/20 g body weight. All those treatments were completed in seven consecutive days. On day 8, blood withdrawal and liver dissection were executed. The average levels of AST enzyme in the treatment groups respectively showed 22.81 U/L (A), 23.30 U/L (B), 34.86 U/L (C), 40.68 U/L (D), and 25.44 U/L (E), (p\<0.05). Whereas, the average levels of ALT exposed respectively at 17.96 U/L (A), 18.35 U/L (B), 29.13 U/L (C), 33.59 U/L (D), and 20.68 U/L (E), (p\<0.05). The average scoring for the treatment groups resulted in 0.33, 0.67, 1.33, 1.67, and 0.67, respectively, with p\<0.05. Hence, it was concluded that the higher doses of the extracts of kratom leaves administered during the treatment, the more severe damage the liver organ became.

}, keywords = {ALT, AST, Kratom leaves, Liver organ}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2021.13.25}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Linda Liridah} } @article {1252, title = {Healing Capacity of Leaves Stalks Extract of Pasak Bumi (Eurycoma longifolia Jack.) on Incised Wounds of Mice Skin}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Journal}, volume = {12}, year = {2020}, month = {September 2020}, pages = {1351-1356}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {1351}, abstract = {

Introduction: Pasak bumi is a medicinal plant commonly used as herbal medicine by Indonesian people. This study aims to examine the healing capacity of mice skin incised wounds by using pasak bumi leaves stalks ethanol extract ointment. Materials and Methods: This study used twenty-five male mice Balb/ c strains, grouped into five groups, divided into three treatment groups (ointment with 20\% extract concentration, ointment with 35\% extract concentration, and ointment with 50\% extract concentration), a positive control group using Betadine{\textregistered}, and the negative the negative control group using an ointment base. The back of the mouse was slashed 1.0 cm long with a depth of 0.2 cm. Then, the wound was smeared twice a day for 21 consecutive days. Results: The application of 20\%, 35\%, and 50\% of ointment extract had the effect of healing the incised wounds after 21 days just as Betadine{\textregistered}. From the description score of the wound on the twenty-first day, it can be seen that the applied ointment with 35\% of extract concentration shows the same healing capacity as Betadine{\textregistered} (p\> 0.05), unlike the administration of ointment base (p \<0.05). Conclusions: It can be concluded that pasak bumi leaves stalks has the potential effect to heal incised wounds.

}, keywords = {Eurycoma longifolia Jack., Incised wound, Ointment}, doi = {10.5530/pj.2020.12.186}, author = {Ruqiah Ganda Putri Panjaitan and Astrid Maulidya and Anita Restu Puji Raharjeng and Shovon Chakma} }