Daya Antibakteri Ekstrak Minyak Atsiri Temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb.) terhadap Pertumbuhan Streptococcus viridans

Streptococcus viridans is one of the microorganisms found in root canals. The infection caused by S. can cause an inflammatory response that will damage to canal. Infections canal be treated with treatment. In disinfection stage, a sterilization material needed, which Cresophene. However, certain people have allergy cresophene. Therefore, it necessary develop new drug options. Development natural ingredients for alternative drugs patients who are hypersensitive cresophene and antibacterial effects minimal side effects, essential oil extract Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb. Essential C. Roxb contains xanthorrhizol, camphene curcumin compounds. This study aims determine activity temulawak extracts on growth viridans. Temulawak extracted using steam air distillation method. Inhibition test was carried out disc diffusion concentration used were 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%. research data statictically analyzed SPSS Kruskal Wallis test. average inhibition zone diameters at 75% 100% 0 mm, 8,22 12,16 16,1 mm. Data anaylisis showed significance value 0,00 (p<0,05), means has significant difference. against