Antibacterial properties of common herbal remedies of the southwest

Romero, Christopher David; Chopin, Suzzette Fontenelle; Buck, Gregory W.; Martinez, E. Casana; Garcia, Michelle; Bixby, Lisa M.

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2005.02.028

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“…Further trials using solvents of various polarities will explore the effects of solvent composition on extract efficacy (Romero et al, 2005).…”

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“…Traditional healing systems around the world that utilize herbal remedies are an important source for the discovery of new antibiotics (Okpekon et al, 2004); some traditional remedies have already produced compounds that are effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria (Kone et al, 2004). The results of this indicate the need for further research into traditional health systems (Romero et al, 2005). It also facilitates pharmacological studies leading to synthesis of a more potent drug with reduced toxicity (Ebana et al, 1991;Manna and Abalaka, 2000).…”

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Antibacterial and phytochemical studies on twelve species of Indian medicinal plants

Parekh¹,

Chanda²

2010

African Journal of Biomedical Research

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“…Further trials using solvents of various polarities will explore the effects of solvent composition on extract efficacy (Romero et al, 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Antibacterial and phytochemical studies on twelve species of Indian medicinal plants

Parekh¹,

Chanda²

2010

African Journal of Biomedical Research

239

158

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“…Arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) fungi occupy a unique ecological position and are the most prevalent type (Romero et al, 2005). AMF is a potent biofertilizer, nutrient remedifier, eco-friendly and used in agriculture forestry and horticulture.…”

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Effect of Vam Fungi on Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity in Solanum Surattense L.

Pria¹,

Shanmugapriya

2016

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In this study six fungal species were isolated from soil samples. Among the six species Glomus fasiculatum and Gigaspora marigarita noted in dominant level. So both are used as bioinoculant and were mass multiplied in onion plant by pot culture. After pot culture, biochemical and antibacterial activity were analysed from the treated plant Solanum surattense. In the phytochemical analysis falvonoids, tannins , terpenoids, cardiac glycosides and saponins were noted. Antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of Solanum surattense against clinical isolates were analyzed and show the more activity noted in K.pneumoniae when compared with Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus pyogens, E.coli respectively.

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“…In general, bacteria have genetic ability to transmit and acquire resistance to drugs, which are utilized as therapeutic agents (Romero et al 2005). The importance of herbs in the management of food-borne pathogen cannot be overemphasized.…”

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Susceptibility of foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms to seed extracts of Citrullus Vulgaris and Citrus Reticulata

Omogbai

Ahonsi

2015

J bio-sci.

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Context: The importance of herbs in the management of food borne pathogens and spoilage organisms is of current interest since many plant components are bioactive and relatively safe when taken. Plant parts of Citrus reticulata and Citrullus vulgaris are used in herbal therapy in some parts of the world. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the susceptibility of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms to seed extracts of Citrus reticulata and Citrullus vulgaris. Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial effect of ethanol and hot water extracts of C reticulata and C vulgaris seeds were studied using agar well diffusion technique. Minimum inhibitory concentration was performed using the modified tube dilution technique. The extracts were assayed on pure cultures of Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Aspergillus flavus. Results: Extracts tested at various concentrations produced in-vitro antimicrobial activities against foodborne isolates of B subtilis, S aureus, S typhi, E coli, S cerevisiae and A flavus.The highest zone of inhibition was obtained from ethanol extract at 4000µg/ml against B subtilis with diameter of 25mm for C reticulata. The lowest zone of inhibition of 10mm was obtained for E coli at 4000g/ml for the hot water extract of C vulgaris. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the water extract of C reticulata and C vulgaris seeds ranged between 125-2000µg/ml. The MIC of the ethanol extract of the seeds of both plants was in the range 62.5-1000µg/ml.Comparatively, the ethanol extract of the seeds were more potent than the hot aqueous extract. The percent killing of the ethanol extract at 2000µg/ml was higher for C reticulata (45.6-100%) compared to that of C vulgaris (35.6-87.5). Conclusion:The results show that the ethanol extracts of Citrus reticulata and Citrullus vulgaris have potentential application for shelf life extension and as a pharmaceutical preparation.

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Antibacterial properties of common herbal remedies of the southwest

Cited by 113 publications

References 18 publications

Antibacterial and phytochemical studies on twelve species of Indian medicinal plants

Antibacterial and phytochemical studies on twelve species of Indian medicinal plants

Effect of Vam Fungi on Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity in Solanum Surattense L.

Susceptibility of foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms to seed extracts of Citrullus Vulgaris and Citrus Reticulata

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