Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oil ofCnidoscolous aconitifolius(Fam. Euphorbiaceae) Leaf

Abstract

The essential oil of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius was tested for antibacterial activity against 3 bacteria strains: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi using agar disc diffusion technique. The oil exhibited considerable antibacterial activity at minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 2.0mg/ml and 20.5mg/ml for E. coli and 2.8mg/ml and 28.2mg/ml for S. typhi respectively, but was ineffective against P. aeruginosa.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the ethanolic extract of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius in rats and mice

“…It has been recommended for treatment of obesity, acne, kidney stones, and eye problems (7) . The nutritive values of the leaf meal of the plant in broiler chicken and the antibacterial activity of its essential oil against Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi have been reported (8,9) . Antidiabetic properties of leaf extract of C. aconitifolius have been reported in inbred type 2 diabetic mice (10) .…”

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius: Nutritional, phytochemical composition and health benefits – A review

“…The ethyl acetate fraction with increased Na + /K + content may help in preventing the neuronal dysfunction [43]. antimicrobial activity [49] (Table 1).…”