FORMULASI DAN UJI FISIK BALSEM EKSTRAK LENGKUAS PUTIH (Alpinia galanga L.)

Abstract

White galangal rhizome (Alpinia galanga L.) is a part of the fibrous and fleshy roots that grow and have health benefits. White galangal rhizome (Alpinia galanga L.) contains secondary metabolite compounds in the form of saponins, tannins, flavonoids, and alkaloids. This study aims to determine the best formulation for making white galangal rhizome extract balm (Alpinia galanga L.) with 3 formulations and to determine the results of physical tests of white galangal rhizome extract balm (Alpinia galanga L.). The method used in extraction was Soxhlet extraction. Furthermore, the formulation of balm preparations with three concentration variants is carried out, namely 5% (FI), 6% (FII), and 7% (FIII), as well as the presence of F0 (negative control) and FIV (positive control). Physical tests of balm preparations include organoleptic tests, homogeneity tests, pH spreadability tests, and adhesion time tests. The results of the study showed that the physical properties of the balm preparation in FI, FII, and FIII were semisolid with a menthol odor and a distinctive white galangal rhizome, and were homogeneous. The color difference was in the FIII formulation, with a dark brown color compared to FII and FI, which had a lighter brown color. From the pH test in FI, FII showed a pH value of 6. Then the diameter spreadability test in FI, FII, and FIII were respectively 5.20 grams.cm/s, 5.34 grams.cm/s, and 5.55 grams.cm/. While the results of the adhesion time test in FI, FII, and FIII were respectively 4.5 seconds, 4.6 seconds, and 4.9 seconds. The conclusion of the three formulas showed that there was an effect of white galangal rhizome extract (Alpinia galanga L.) on the color of the preparation, and the results of other physical tests on the white galangal rhizome extract balm (Alpinia galanga L.) met the requirements of the balm preparation