Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of medicinal plants used by the Suku Anak Dalam community in Jambi Province, Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.22437/proca.v1i2.50331Keywords:
Suku Anak Dalam; traditional medicinal plants; ethnopharmacology; secondary metabolites; antibacterial activity; Staphylococcus aureusAbstract
Background: Medicinal plants remain an essential component of traditional health practices among the Suku Anak Dalam (SAD) community in Jambi Province, Indonesia. Limited access to healthcare facilities and frequent infections drive the continued reliance on plant-based therapies. Scientific validation of these traditional uses is required to support their potential pharmacological value. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the secondary metabolite content and antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants traditionally used by the SAD.
Methods: Ten plant species were collected from SAD communities in Batanghari and Tebo districts. Extracts were prepared using the decoction method. Phytochemical screening was conducted to identify secondary metabolites, and antibacterial activity was evaluated using the disc diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus at concentrations of 100 ppm, 500 ppm, and 1000 ppm. Results: Most extracts contained bioactive secondary metabolites, particularly flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. Antibacterial assays demonstrated inhibition zones ranging from 5–10 mm at 1000 ppm, categorized as moderate activity against S. aureus. The limited activity was likely due to the simplicity of the decoction method, which may have restricted the optimal recovery of active compounds. Conclusion: SAD medicinal plants are potential sources of bioactive metabolites, although their antibacterial effects were moderate under the extraction conditions applied. Further studies using selective extraction techniques and organic solvents are recommended to optimize metabolite recovery and provide more comprehensive insights into their pharmacological potential.
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