Formulation Test Of Sendok Leaf Extract (Plantago Mayor L.) Gel With Optimization Variations Of Gelling Agent Carbomer 940 Concentration A L Yusuf, D Nugraha , H. Setiawan
STIKes Muhammadiyah Ciamis
Abstract
Sendok leaves (Plantago major L) are often used for generations as medicine to treat inflammation [1]. Gels are very suitable to be used to carry or as a base of a nutritious substance that tends to dissolve in water. The purpose of this study was to physically test the gel containing the sendok leaf extract and the effect of the concentration of carbomer 940 as a gel base in the gel formulation to be made.
The method in this research is to add spoon leaf extract (Plantago major L) into a gel with a base of caromer 940, After the gel is formed, the next step is to test the gel with an organoleptic test, homogeneity test, dispersion test, adhesion test and viscosity test.
The results showed that carbomer 940 had an effect on gel quality and the optimal concentration of carbomer 940 for sendok leaf extract gel was 1.25% to 1.5%.
