Literatur Riview: Uji Stabilitas dan Aktivitas Gel Handsanitizer Dari Ekstrak Daun Kemangi (Ocimum sanctum L.) Terhadap Bakteri Staphylacocus aureus

Abstract

Infectious diseases remain one of the greatest global health challenges due to their ability

to cause high mortality, which is frequently triggered by pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus

aureus. Although antibiotics are the primary choice for suppressing bacterial infections, massive

and irrational use has led to the phenomenon of antimicrobial resistance. To address this issue,

exploring natural products has become a safer and potential alternative. Basil leaves (Ocimum

sanctum L.) are known to be rich in secondary metabolites that possess antibacterial

pharmacological activity. To ensure practical, hygienic, and easy application on the skin, basil leaf

extract needs to be formulated into a topical gel preparation