Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an arthropod-transmitted Alphavirus endemic to countries in Africa and Asia, including Indonesia, which causes debilitating arthralgia can last several years. The rapid spread of CHIKV new areas makes the discovery antiviral agents a high priority. α-mangostin xanthone from mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) pericarp has activity against Hepatitis C Dengue viruses. We...

Ekstrak kulit manggis (Garcinia mangostana L.) mengandung xanthone dengan senyawa utama alfa mangostin dan gamma-mangostin yang berfungsi sebagai antioksidan dalam melindungi mukosa lambung. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ingin mengetahui pengaruh pemberian ekstrak pelindung lambung tikus diinduksi asam asetilsalisilat (ASA). Penelitian menggunakan 24 ekor dibagi menjadi empat kelompok perlakuan te...

Dental caries occurs due to the demineralization of tooth structure caused by microorganisms in colonies called biofilms. One involved dental is Streptococcus mutans. Oral mouthwash, addition mechanical cleaning, known prevent growth oral microorganisms. Mangosteen as an anti-cancer ingredient with high anti-bacterial properties. This study aims identify effectiveness mangosteen skin extract (G...

BACKGROUND Resistance of antimalarial drugs to Plasmodium falciparum has become a major concern in malaria eradication. Although it is also affected by several socioeconomic factors, a new antiplasmodial agent is needed for a global malaria control program. OBJECTIVE In this study, we attempted to uncover the antiplasmodial properties of Garcinia celebica, an Indonesian medicinal plant, along...

The protective effects of Garcinia kola against a dose of Carbon-Tetrachloride (CC14)induced liver damage in experimental rats were investigated. The CC14 induction (administered intraperitoneally, 0.5m1/kg body weight in olive oil-0.5ml/kg body weight) led to significant increases in the levels of serum aspartate and alanine amino transferases, alkaline phosphatase and lipid peroxides in CC14 ...