Formulasi Sediaan Liniment Aromaterapi dari Minyak Atsiri Bunga Kenanga (Cananga odorata)

Formulation of Liniment Aromaterapy of Essential Oil Cananga Flower (Cananga odorata)

Abstract

Cananga essential oil has potential as an antidepressant and a relaxant for the nervous system, containing a compound, namely linalool from the monoterpene. The innovation of topical pharmacy preparations with the active ingredient of cananga essential oil is a useful. The purpose of this study was to formulate cananga essential oil with concentrations used of 1%, 2% and 4%. The results showed that formulas I, II and III had met the physical quality evaluation. The results of the organoleptic test of the three formulations were in the form of a liquid, a characteristic odor of cananga flower along with eucalyptus oleum and a light yellow color. The results of the pH stability test obtained an average of 4.2 formulations, 4.9 formulations II and 5 formulations III. The homogeneity test results from formulations I, II and III obtained homogeneous results. The results of the anti-irritation test of formulations I, II and III did not cause irritation. The overall results of the preference test showed that the panelists preferred the liniment preparation at a concentration of 4%. Concluded that the formulation of liniment with the active ingredient of cananga essential oil produced preparations that met the physical characteristics and hedonic tests.