THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PALM KERNELL SHELL LIQUID SMOKE (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) AS ANTISEPTIC AGAINST MICROBIALS

Abstract

Bacteria and fungi that enter through the body get intermediary from the condition of hands that are not washed clean. Alcohol-based antiseptics are usually used for quick and effective hand washing, but repeated use can cause irritation and dryness of the hands. Natural components can be processed to make non-alcoholic substitutes, such as liquid smoke made from the outer shell of palm oil (Elais guineensis Jacq). It is known that liquid smoke contains antibacterial phenolic chemicals. The form of this research is experimental by testing the effectiveness of palm oil outer shell liquid smoke as an antiseptic which is carried out in vitro using inhibitory tests and in vivo using palm swabs of respondents by looking at the effects before and after use. In vitro results formed the largest inhibition zone size using grade 2 liquid smoke with a concentration of 75% with an inhibition zone size of Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 of 15,6 mm; Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 of 5,8 mm; Candida albicans ATCC 10231 of 3,3 mm; and Aspergillus flavus ATCC 9643 of 33.3 mm. In vivo results through the respondent's palm swab obtained an average value of 89.84% decrease in the number of bacterial colonies, and an average value of 77% decrease in the number of fungal colonies after using liquid smoke antiseptic. The results of the organoleptic assessment showed that 92% of respondents liked color, 75% of respondents liked the smell, 75% of respondents felt that it did not cause dryness, and 92% of respondents felt that there were no side effects of use. Based on the results of the research above, the liquid smoke of the outer shell of the palm oil has the potential as an antiseptic.