Uji Daya Hambat Ekstrak Cabai Hijau (Capsicum annum L) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Jamur Candida albicans Secara In Vitro

Fungal infection is one of the diseases that has experienced an increasing incidence in world, especially Indonesia with its geographical condition as a country tropical climate high temperature and humidity. One most common fungal infections caused by fungus Candida albicans. The antifungal resistance become health problem increase mortality. Efforts must be made to overcome this utilizing secondary metabolite compounds found green chili plants. Green (Capsicum annum L) contains metabolites such flavonoids, saponins, tannins, triterpenes/steroids glycosides which act antifungals. purpose study was test whether extract could inhibit growth research method used posttest only control group design method. effect tested diffusion concentrations 2%, 4%, 6% positive ketoconazole negative Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). Each treatment carried out five times. diameter inhibition zone measured caliper. results showed at all concentrations, namely 2% (7.9mm), 4% (10.6mm), (11.2mm). conclusion had highest inhibitory power concentration 6%.