PENGARUH VARIASI KONSENTRASI EKSTRAK BELIMBING WULUH (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) PADA SEDIAAN GEL TERHADAP STABILITAS FISIK

Abstract

Abstract: Averrhoa bilimbi L. was used as an anti-acne drug. The content of
flavonoid compounds in fruit have antibacterial activity. There were several ways
for utilization of Averrhoa bilimbi L. among others, made some preparations,
especially gel formulation. Gel formulations made with HPMC base and add fruit
extract 15%, 20%, and 25%. Fruit extract obtained from meserasi fruit Averrhoa
bilimbi L with 70% ethanol. The gel that has been made is then carried out
quality control test such as organoleptic test, pH test, sticky test, spreading test,
protection test and physical stability test by stressed condition. Organoleptic test
result, pH test, protection power test, and stability test analyzed descriptively. The
results of sticky test and scatter power were analyzed with ANOVA with 95%
confidence level. The result of this research showed that in the test of spreading
of formula II has good with mean of spreading value was 6,6 before stability test
and 6.49 after stability test. In the protection test does not appear red stain. it
mean the gel was able to provide protection of the skin.