Antibacterial and antifungal activity of Senecio inaequidens DC. and Senecio vulgaris L

The antibacterial and antifungal activities of methanol extract, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, n‐hexane, n‐butanol and chloroform fractions of Senecio inaequidens DC. and Senecio vulgaris L. were assayed. The hexane extract of Senecio vulgaris L. (MIC 0.031 mg/ml) showed significant activity agains...

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Published in:Phytotherapy research 2004-09, Vol.18 (9), p.777-779
Main Authors: Loizzo, M.R, Statti, G.A, Tundis, R, Conforti, F, Bonesi, M, Autelitano, G, Houghton, P.J, Miljkovic-Brake, A, Menichini, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
antibacterial and antifungal activity
Antifungal Agents - administration & dosage
Antifungal Agents - pharmacology
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
General pharmacology
Gram-Negative Bacteria - drug effects
Gram-Positive Bacteria - drug effects
Humans
Medical sciences
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Mitosporic Fungi - drug effects
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Phytotherapy
Plant Components, Aerial
Plant Extracts - administration & dosage
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Plant Extracts - therapeutic use
Senecio
Senecio inaequidens DC
Senecio vulgaris L
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Summary:The antibacterial and antifungal activities of methanol extract, ethyl acetate, dichloromethane, n‐hexane, n‐butanol and chloroform fractions of Senecio inaequidens DC. and Senecio vulgaris L. were assayed. The hexane extract of Senecio vulgaris L. (MIC 0.031 mg/ml) showed significant activity against Trichophyton tonsurans. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0951-418X
1099-1573
DOI:10.1002/ptr.1562