Antimicrobial activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves.
Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf 60% methanolic extract was found to inhibit the growth of five out of eight bacteria used, at a concentration of 25 mg/ml.
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Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. dakinpel@oauife.edu.ng
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D018515:Plant Leaves; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts