Antibacterial Tests Against Acne in vitro, the Physical Stability and Patch Test using Cream Containing Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate Extracted from Kaempferia galanga L., Rhizoma

Conclusion: The EPMC compound with the 0.6, 1.2 and 2.4% concentration is proven to have MIC against P. acne bacterias, while on the S. aureus and S. epidermidis reaches up to 1.2 and 2.4% concentration. From the results of safety use (pacth test) on 12 subjects there were no evidence of allergic irritation, therefore cream EPMC 1.2% is safe to be used in topical preparation.
Source: Research Journal of Medicinal Plant - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research