Essential oil constituents and in vitro antimicrobial activity of the root of Mondia whitei (Hook. F.) Skeels (Periplocaceae)

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Activity of Lemon Fruit Juice, Mondia Whitei Ethanolic Extract, and Their Combination Against Streptococcus Mutans

“…The study evaluated the antibacterial activity of the PE against Streptococcus mutans and result obtained are in agreement with studies conducted by [9,12,13]. Lemon extracts and MCERBE exhibited potent inhibitory activity against a broad range of both gram positive and gram negative bacteria [9,12,13].…”

“…The roots were air dried to a constant weight and then later grounded into a ne powder using an electric blender. The resultant powder was weighed and stored in an air tight container until use [13]. The ethanol root extract was obtained using a ratio of 1:10 of the powder material to absolute ethanol in Soxhlet extractor incubated at 78°C for one hour.…”

“…Mondia whitei is an aromatic softwood climber with pale greenish-white or cream owers and its roots have a vanilla-like scent [12]. Previous studies demonstrated that the Mondia whitei crude ethanolic root bark extract (MCERBE) is effective against several oral Streptococci like S. pyogenes, S. sobrinus, and S. mitis [13]. Mondia whitei and citrus lemon are used by the local communities in western Uganda to treat and prevent dental caries, but their e cacy is yet to be documented.…”

Development of novel analytical methods for the study of ethnobotanical diabetes treatments and diabetes biomarkers

“…The major secondary metabolite found in M. whitei roots is a phenolic aldehyde and vanillin isomer, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde. This particular compound has been recognized for its effects on stimulation of human metabolism69 .…”