Abstract
Sarang semut (Myrmecodia spp) is a plant that attached and hangs on to other larger plant. The stem is bubbling, and there are many spaces or cavities inhabited by ants inside. Sarang semut contain chemical compounds from the flavonoid and tannin groups which are known to be able to cure various diseases. This study aims to gather information about the efficacy of Sarang semut as a medicinal plant. The study conducted during April-May 2019 at Darmaga Campus of IPB. The method used is a literature study. One example of Sarang semut species found in Indonesia is Myrmecodia pendans. Myrmecodia pendans is one of the epiphytic medicinal plants and has the potential to be an antioxidant and to cure cancer. The crude extract of Sarang semut has an antibacterial effect on both grams positive and negative bacteria, including the bacteria S. aureus, K. pneumonia, and S. dysentriae. The extracts, fractions, and isolates of Sarang semut tubers proved to have antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity, immune modulator, and anticancer. Sarang semut has the potential as a medicinal plant. Sarang semut is sufficient to treat cancer, tumors, nosebleeds, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids, heart diseases, tuberculosis, rheumatism, gout disorders, strokes, ulcers, kidney, and prostate dysfunction.
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