Abstract :
Flavonoids are secondary metabolites that are responsible for
antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer activities. The mechanism of action of
flavonoids as antibacterial compounds is divided into 3, namely inhibition of
nucleic acid synthesis, inhibition of cell membrane function and inhibition of
energy metabolism.
Methods of flavonoid compounds in insulin leaf decoction using the
Wilstater Cyanidin method and the Alkaline Reagent test method. The assay was
carried out at a wavelength of 431.5 nm and operating time at 33 minutes.
The results showed that the phytochemical identification of flavonoids
contained in the decoction of insulin leaves was positive for flavonoids. Total
flavonoid levels of insulin leaf stew with variations in boiling time of 5 minutes,
10 minutes and 15 minutes were 21.52 mg QE/ 100ml; 17.12 mg QE/ 100ml;
and 12.74 mg QE/100ml. Furthermore, the Homogeneity of Variences Test was
carried out with a significant value of 0.045 > 0.05. The Anova test obtained a
significant value of 0.000, which is < from 0.05, so it can be seen that there was
a significant difference between the stew at the 5th minute, the 10th minute, and
the 15th minute. The highest total flavonoid content in insulin leaves was
obtained at minute 5, which was 21.52 mg QE/100ml.