Abstract
Abstract: Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are widely developed as medicine in Indonesia. Moreover, they are known as healthy food for a long time due to their beneficial ingredients. Some studies stated that Ajwa dates had strong antimicrobial effects. The use of Ajwa dates begins to be developed in the field of dentistry because they contain flavonoid compounds that provide antibacterial effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of flesh and seed extract of kurma Ajwa. This was a systematic review study using databases of Google Scholar and Pubmed. The results obtained 14 articles out of 257 that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Kurma fruit contained phytochemical substances such as flavonoid that had antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant effects. Flavonoid had antifungal and antibacterial effects on Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans. Extract of kurma Ajwa seeds 3.25% and kurma fruit flesh 12.5% could strongly inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans. Moreover, the seed and flesh extract of kurma Ajwa 3.25% could inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. In conclusion, kurma Ajwa fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidant effects that are very beneficial for oral health. Keywords: Ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.); microorganisms of the oral cavity Abstrak: Kurma Ajwa (Phoenix dactylifera L.) merupakan tanaman yang banyak dikembangkan sebagai pengobatan di Indonesia dan telah dikenal sebagai makanan sehat sejak lama karena kaya dengan kandungan yang bermanfaat. Kurma Ajwa mulai dikembangkan dalam bidang kedokteran gigi karena kandungan senyawa flavanoid yang memberi efek antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas ekstrak daging dan biji buah kurma Ajwa (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) terhadap pertumbuhan mikroorganisme dalam rongga mulut dalam bentuk suatu systematic review. Penelusuran artikel menggunakan database Google scholar dan Pubmed. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 14 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria dari 257 hasil pencarian artikel. Buah kurma memiliki kandungan zat-zat fitokimia seperti flavonoid yang mempunyai efek antibakteri, antifungal, anti inflamasi dan antioksidan. Kandungan senyawa flavonoid memiliki efek antifungal/antibakteri terhadap Candida albicans dan Streptococcus mutans. Ekstrak biji kurma Ajwa 3,25% dan daging kurma Ajwa 12,5% dapat menghambat secara kuat pertumbuhan Streptococcus mutans sedangkan ekstrak biji dan daging kurma Ajwa 3,25% dapat menghambat pertumbuhan Candida albicans. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah buah kurma Ajwa (Phoenix dactylifera L.) memiliki efek antibakteri, antijamur, anti inlamasi, dan antioksidan yang bermanfaat bagi kesehatan rongga mulut. Kata kunci: kurma Ajwa (Phoenix dactylifera L.); mikroorganisme rongga mulut
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