ANTI-MICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF GINGER FLOWER AGAINST SOME CAUSATIVE AGENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY INFECTION

Various microorganisms such as Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, Chlamydia spp, and Mycoplasma pneumonia can cause ARI. The ginger flower which contains various phytochemicals that have potential anti-microbial. Recent study was aimed to explore the anti-microbial properties of extract. This experimental in vitro with disc diffusion method. ethanol extract Ginger flowers obtained by maceration method a ratio Simplicia solvent 1:10. Then it concentrated rotary evaporator. diluted DMSO into four concentrations viz. 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. activity assay used three different types microbes (Streptococcus Candida albicans) 3 repetitions. There were significant differences each concentration on width clear zone among (P-value = 0.010), influenza 0.011), albicans 0.005). Also, all showed no difference between positive controls; however, found for negative controls. Hence, It be concluded 25% has been sufficient inhibit growth tested microorganisms.