Abstract
Baeckea frutescens L is a tropical plant that usually grows in coastal areas. Its leaves resemble needles with trees that resemble large pines. Baeckea frutescens L can be found in various regions in Indonesia, one of which is in Nanjung Village, Ketapang Regency, and West Kalimantan. Baeckea frutescens L essential oil was obtained by isolation using steam distillation. The results obtained from the isolation of the essential oil of Baeckea frutescens L was a yield of 0.0037% (v/v) and a density of 0.874 g/mL. Baeckea frutescens L essential oil was then analyzed using GC-MS. The results of the analysis showed that there were 32 compounds, with the main compounds being -ocimene, eucalyptol, -myrcene, -humulene, -terpineol. The results of the antibacterial activity test against Escherichia coli bacteria, concentrations of 5% (15.9 mm), 2.5% (15.6 mm), 1.25% (12.9 mm) and 0.625% (11.8 mm).
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