Synthesis and Characterization of Aloe vera – Chitosan – Snail Mucus as Staphylococcus aureus Anti-bacterial Topical Treatment

Abstract

An open wound not treated immediately and properly can cause an infection. It is primarily caused by the bacteria
activity that grows in the wound, such as the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. This study aims to synthesize and
characterize aloe vera gel, chitosan and snail mucus as anti-staphylococcal aureus. In this study, the synthesis of aloe
vera gel, chitosan and snail mucus were carried out with variations concentrations of snail mucus. The resulting gel
preparations were characterized physically and chemically. It was shown that the functional group of the gel preparation
experienced a wave number shift, indicating a chemical reaction between aloe vera, chitosan and snail mucus. The
antibacterial test showed that the diameter of the highest inhibition on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus was in a
ratio of 1:1:1 in vitro.