Formulation of Roselle Flower Extract Gel (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) as a Disclosing Solution

Background: Plaque is a soft deposit attached to the teeth consisting of various types microorganisms from saliva and food waste. cannot be seen because it transparent, like color translucent white glass. The way see plaque use contrast material such as dye (red/purple) in form liquid or gel called disclosing solution. It usually found form. But humans there are many shortcomings they expensive, quite expensive often contain harmful chemicals. One herbal plants that can used an alternative solution Rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) which for its properties field Prevention Dental Oral Diseases has antibacterial remineralizing effects. Methods: This research experimental study on development Flower Extract was carried out June August 2021 at Pharmacognosy Laboratory, Department Pharmacy Food Analysis, Health Polytechnic Jakarta II I. Disclosing prepared dried Flowers obtained much 1000 grams. Research Institute Spices Medicinal Plants, Bogor. Hedonic testing 34 students Health, Results: preparation rosella flower extract had good organoleptic test results. expected red corresponding concentration 70%. average pH 4.95. dispersion 5.7. 5. adhesion preparations all concentrations 1.44 seconds. hedonic most respondents neutral opinion preparations. Conclusion: Roselle Gel L) solution