Antibacterial activity of Picrasma javanica.
The methanol extracts of Picrasma javanica, leaves, seeds, stem and root barks were partitioned (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, butanol). All obtained extracts and fractions showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity, while none was active against the tested moulds.
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Department of Applied Sciences, Papua New Guinea University of Technology P.M.B., Lae, Papua New Guinea. rkhan@dg.com.pg
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology; D018514:Plant Structures; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D019685:Rosales
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts