Abstract

Infectious diseases are still a public health problem, especially for developed and developing countries. Including in Indonesia health problems are one of the big problems. One of the causes is infection from bacteria. To fight diseases caused by these bacteria, antibiotics or antibacterials are needed. The content of curcumin and curcuminoids in temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb) has various benefits, including antioxidant and antibacterial. The content of curcumin and curcuminoids in temulawak is considered capable of inhibiting the growth of disease-causing bacteria. From the computational study of the phytochemical content in temulawak as an antibacterial, the curcumin content in temulawak (Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb) has an inhibitory effect on staphylococcus bacteria.

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