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Toxicity assay of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), peppermint (Mentha piperita), and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) essential oils by Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method

  • Ersalina Nidianti*
  • , Ary Andini
  • , Devyana Dyah Wulandari
  • , Andreas Putro Ragil
  • , Gilang Nugraha
  • , Maharani Pertiwi Koentjoro
  • , Endah Prayekti
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Essential oil could be used as traditional medicine (aromatherapy) for the respiratory system by inhalation and ingestion. Lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oils are potentially beneficial to treat and relieve diseases symptoms caused by viruses and respiratory disorders, such as Covid-19. Using Brine Shrimp Lethality Test, this study aimed to determine the LC50 of lavender, peppermint, and eucalyptus essential oil. The essential oils were produced from a refining factory. The concentrations of each sample solution used were 1, 10, 20, 40, 60, and 80 ppm. The solutions were poured into ten Artemia salina leach and then incubated for 24 hours. LC50 of essential oils was obtained by determining the mortality percentage and probity analysis. The analysis showed that the LC50 of Lavender was 151.2 ppm, the LC50 of peppermint was 101.9 ppm, and the LC50 of eucalyptus was 105.7 ppm; all were toxic.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationYoung Scholar Symposium on Science and Mathematics Education, and Environment
EditorsAntomi Saregar, Rofiqul Umam, Muhamad Syazali, Fredi Ganda Putra
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444911
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 May 2023
Externally publishedYes
EventYoung Scholar Symposium on Science Education and Environment 2022, YSSSEE 2022 - Bandar Lampung, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 15 Jan 202216 Jan 2022

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2595
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceYoung Scholar Symposium on Science Education and Environment 2022, YSSSEE 2022
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBandar Lampung, Virtual
Period15/01/2216/01/22

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