title: Antimicrobial activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. dakinpel@oauife.edu.ng
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Akinpelu
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts