Skrining Fitokimia dan Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Daun Cabai Rawit (Capsiccum frutescens L.) terhadap Staphylococcus epidermidis

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity Test of Cayenne Pepper Leaf Extract (Capsiccum frutescens L.) against Staphylococcus epidermidis 

Abstract

Cayenne pepper leaves (Capsiccum frutescens L.) are a plant that has many benefits, one of which is in the health sector. Scientifically, cayenne pepper leaves act as an antioxidant, antibacterial and can prevent diabetes. This activity is caused by the chemical compounds contained in the plant. This research aims to determine the antibacterial activity of cayenne pepper leaf extract. The extraction process was carried out using 70% ethanol solvent using the maceration method. From the extraction results, 221.5 grams of thick extract was obtained so that the yield value was 31.57%. The results of the phytochemical screening test on the 96% ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves (Capsiccum frutescens L.) showed that the 96% ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves contained alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids and flavonoids. The results showed that cayenne pepper leaf extract has antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria with inhibitory extract power at concentrations of 5%, namely 1.82 mm, 10%, namely 3.42 mm, and 15%, namely 6.04 mm.