title: Antimicrobial activity of the leaves and seeds of Bixa orellana.
abstract: The ethanolic extracts of the leaves and seeds of Bixa orellana showed a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity. The activity of the leaf extract was more pronounced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, K.N.U.S.T., Kumasi, Ghana. tc_fleischer@yahoo.com
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Fleischer
authors.forename: E P K
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Ameade
authors.forename: M L K
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Mensah
authors.forename: I K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Sawer
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D031212:Bixaceae; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves; D012639:Seeds
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts