2013 年 1 巻 p. 11-30
Indonesia contains a diverse range of cultures and plants. For a long time, Jamu, which is a traditional Indonesian medicine, had been used for beauty and human health in Indonesia. In this study, Indonesian medicinal plants used for skin care were examined, and the relevant information was update to incorporate anti-acne therapies. The anti-acne mechanisms included antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Staphylococcus aureus, bacterial lipase inhibition, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Most of the Indonesian medicinal plants used in skin care showed anti-acne activity that utilized et least 2 of these mechanisms. The compounds isolated from the Indonesian traditional medicinal plants related to the anti-acne activities are also discussed. In conclusion, more research on Indonesian medicinal plants is needed.
