Activity Test Oinment Extract Ambon Banana Peels (Musa Paradisiaca L.) with Rabbit’s (Orycctolagus Cuniculus) Combustio (Minor Burns)

Abstract

Combustio (Minor Burns) are a form of tissue damage or loss caused by contact with heat sources such as fire, hot water, chemicals, electricity and radiation. This study aims to determine the administration of Ambon banana extract to cure burns. The extract is made by meseration using 70% ethanol. This study used rabbits divided into 5 groups: positive control group (mebo ointment), negative control group which (not treated) and 3 test groups given Ambon banana peel ointment with varying concentrations (5%, 10%, and 15%) on the basis of hydrocarbon ointments. The method of making mild burns using the intervention method by administering ethan extract ointment ol the peel of Ambon banana for 15 days. Parameters observed included evaluation of ointment, identification of tannin compounds, and percentage of healing of burns. The results of the evaluation of the ointment containing the extract of ambon banana peel concentrated 5%, 10% and 15% fulfilled the requirements of the organoleptic test, homogeneity, pH, spreadability and stickiness. The results of the identification of compounds of ambon banana peel positively contain tannins characterized by the presence of a blackish green color. The results of analysts based on Friedman’s hypothesis test revealed that the value of p <0.05 then there was a difference in healing of burns in the group of time interval measurements and healing of burns. Where the healing of burns is the fastest, namely at the concentration of F3 ointment 15% with a percentage of wound healing 75% compared to positive control mebo with a healing percentage of 61.5%. It can be concluded that the Ambon banana peel extract ointment has healing activities for burns.