Antibacterial activity of Mappia foetida leaves and stem

Successive petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of Mappia foetida leaves and stem were tested for their antibacterial activity. The methanol fractions were found to be most effective against all the tested organisms.

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Published in:Fitoterapia 2002-12, Vol.73 (7), p.734-736
Main Authors: Nandha Kumar, R., Vishwanathan, H., Suresh, T., Mohan, P.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aeromonas hydrophila - drug effects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - chemistry
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Antibacterial activity
Biological and medical sciences
Escherichia coli - drug effects
General pharmacology
Magnoliopsida - chemistry
Mappia foetida
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Plant Extracts - chemistry
Plant Extracts - pharmacology
Plant Leaves - chemistry
Plant Stems - chemistry
Salmonella typhi - drug effects
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Summary:Successive petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of Mappia foetida leaves and stem were tested for their antibacterial activity. The methanol fractions were found to be most effective against all the tested organisms.
ISSN:0367-326X
DOI:10.1016/S0367-326X(02)00215-0