Glycerin Soap from Solanum incanum Leaf Extract in the School Botanical Garden for Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus
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This studyaimed to develop glycerinsoap products infused with bittereggplant leafextract (Solanum incanum L.),a medicinal plant known for its antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus, the causative agent of abscess wounds. The research involved extracting active compounds using ethanol as a solvent and testing antibacterial efficacy through the disc diffusion method. Results showed that glycerin soap containing bitter eggplant leaf extract at a concentration of 60,000 micrograms per milliliter effectively inhibited S. aureus. Additionally, the formulated soap maintained a pH rangeof 6.8-7.2, exhibited a smooth texture, and dissolved slowly in water, making it suitable for use. These findings suggest that glycerin soap infused with bitter eggplant leaf extract can serve as a natural skincare alternative and holds potential for commercial product development.
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