The Measurement of Candida albicans Tolerance under The Influence of Moringa oleifera

Abstract

Natural ingredients such as M. oleifera have antibacterial and antifungal properties.The fungistatic and bacteriostatic properties are highly desirable for commensals.The tolerance properties of antifungals help create a balance among oral commensals such as Candida albicans (C. albicans). This study aimed to examine the tolerance properties of M. oleifera to C. albicans regarding biomass, pH stability, biostability, absorption, and opsonization properties. This study used Moringa leaves (M. oleifera) extracts and C. albicans as subjects. Tolerance properties were checked with analytical balance, pH meter, Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) medium, spectrophotometer, and 1% crystal violet. M. oleifera extracts at concentrations of 10% and 5% had excellent tolerance properties of index biomass properties, pH stability, biostability, absorption and residue, and opsonization. The M. oleifera have tolerance properties for C. albicans and significant differences between the concentrations tested. M. oleifera extract has good tolerance properties to C. albicans as an oral commensal.