A Mini-Review: Effect of Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb Leaves for Fish Health

In fish farming, problems often occur due to disease attacks. Disease attack can result in decreased production and quality of fish. This is very detrimental to cultivators. Disease control is an important factor to be acknowledged. The use of herbs is an alternative for disease control that is relatively safe. Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb plants are known to contain several secondary metabolite compounds, namely achaloid, flavonoids, tannins and steroids which are antibacterial and antioxidant. The results of the study show that this plant species from the Pandanaceae family can be used for treatment and prevention of disease-infected fish. The purpose of this article is to describe the compounds contained in P. amaryllifolius and their benefits for fish health. P. amaryllifolius gives a positive effect on health of fish, it can be used to treat and prevent disease in fishes.