scholarly journals ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY TEST SEA CUCUMBER EXTRACT (Holothuria scabra) SIDAYU COAST GRESIK USING DISK DIFFUSION METHOD

ALCHEMY ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haris Nursyah Arifin ◽  
Rachmawati Ningsih ◽  
Avin Ainur Fitrianingsih ◽  
Abdul Hakim
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Active Compound ◽  
Sea Cucumber ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Sea Cucumbers ◽  
Holothuria Scabra

<p>Sea cucumber (<em>Holothuria scabra</em>) is one kind of sea cucumbers that contains of bioactive compound that can inhibit bacteria growth. This research aim to know the effect of methanol and <em>n</em>-hexane extract towards bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi </em>and<em> Escherichia coli</em> bacterial growth and to identification estimation active compound group.</p><p>Sea cucumbers active compound extraction using maceration method with methanol and <em>n</em>-hexane as a solvent. Methanol and <em>n</em>-hexane crude extract conducted antibacterial assay using disk diffusion method towards bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli</em> and continued with reagent test to knowing active compound group.</p>The result of this research indicated that <em>n</em>-hexane extracts provide the best inhibition zone toward bacterium <em>Escherichia coli</em> at concentration 2000 ppm with among of inhibition zone 1,75 mm, while at bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Salmonella typhi</em> does not provide inhibition zone. Methanol extract does not provide inhibition zone towards bacterium <em>Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em>. The result of reagent test indicated compound that detected in <em>n</em>-hexane extract is saponins

scholarly journals ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY TEST OF EXTRACT ETHANOL OF JACKFRUIT LEAVES (Artocarpus heterophyllus. Lamk.) OF BACTERIA Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Salmonella typhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Kasta Gurning ◽  
Dameria Siahaan ◽  
Iksen Iksen
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Staphylococcus Epidermidis ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Artocarpus Heterophyllus

Jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) have health benefits as an antimicrobial. The leaves contain flavonoids, tannins, saponins which act as antimicrobials. The purpose of this study was to study the potential antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk.) On the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Salmonella typhi. This research conducted with an experimental method that included the collection and processing of samples, the examination of the simplicia characterization and phytochemical screening. The concentration of jackfruit leaf ethanol extract. Used was at a concentration of 500 mg mL, 400 mg/mL, 300 mg/mL, 200 mg/mL, 100 mg/mL, 100 mg/mL, 50 mg/mL , 25 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL 30 mg/ml chloramphenicol and blanks. Using the disk diffusion method to measure the clear zone against the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Salmonella typhi. Antimicrobial inhibition of ethanol extract of jackfruit leaves against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria at a concentration of 500 mg/mL has a strong antibacterial inhibition with a diameter of 10.8 mm. The bacteria Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Salmonella typhi at a concentration of 500 mg/mL have inhibitory power, 9.2 mm, 9.6 mm, and 8.8 mm in the medium category. Positive control chloramphenicol has powerful antibacterial inhibition with an inhibition zone diameter of 28.6 mm.

scholarly journals DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK ETANOL Schismatoglottis sp. TERHADAP BAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Fahri Bian ◽  
Febby E.F. Kandou ◽  
Marhaenus J. Rumondor
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Inhibition Zone Diameter ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Zone Diameter ◽  
Paper Disk

DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK ETANOL Schismatoglottis sp. TERHADAP BAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coliABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui daya hambat ekstrak etanol daun Schismatoglottis sp. terhadap bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli. Daya hambat ekstrak etanol Schismatoglottis sp. terhadap bakteri menggunakan metode Kirby-Bauer, yaitu metode difusi dengan cakram kertas. Ekstrak etanol Schismatoglottis sp. menghambat pertumbuhan S. aureus pada konsentrasi 60% dan 90% dengan diameter zona hambat 16,10 mm dan 31,33 mm serta  terhadap E. coli pada konsentrasi 30%, 60%, dan 90% dengan diameter zona hambat berturut-turut 11,72 mm, 16,38 mm, dan  29,27 mm. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak etanol Schismatoglottis sp. terhadap S. aureus pada konsentrasi 60% dan 90% masing-masing memiliki kekautan antibakteri termasuk kategori kuat dan sangat kuat, sedangkan terhadap E. coli pada konsentrasi 30% dan 60%, memiliki kekuatan antibakteri kategoti kuat sedangkan pada konsentrasi 90% memiliki kekuatan antibakteri kategori sangat kuat. Kata kunci : Schismatoglottis sp, Antibakteri, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli THE INHIBITION OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF Schismatoglottis sp. AGAINST BACTERIA Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichia coli. ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the inhibition of ethanol extract of leaves Schismatoglottis sp. against S. aureus and E. coli. Inhibition of the ethanol extract of Schismatoglottis sp. against to bacterial using the Kirby-Bauer method, is the paper disk diffusion method. Schismatoglottis sp. ethanol extract inhibit the growth of S. aureus at a concentration of 60% and 90% inhibition zone with a diameter of 16.10 mm and 31.33 mm and against E. coli at a concentration of 30%, 60%, and 90% with inhibition zone diameter respectively 11, 72 mm, 16.38 mm and 29.27 mm. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the ethanol extract Schismatoglottis sp. against S. aureus at concentrations of 60% and 90% respectively have antibacterial kekautan categorized as strong and very strong, while against E. coli at a concentration of 30% and 60%, have a strong kategoti antibacterial strength while at a concentration of 90% has antibacterial strength very strong category. Keywords: Schismatoglottis sp, antibacterials, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli.

scholarly journals UJI DAYA HAMBAT EKSTRAK METANOL Selaginella delicatula DAN Diplazium dilatatum TERHADAP BAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus DAN Escherichia coli

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stery B. Oroh ◽  
Febby E.F. Kandou ◽  
Johanis Pelealu ◽  
Dingse Pandiangan
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Inhibition Zone Diameter ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Zone Diameter

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji daya hambat ekstrak metanol Selaginella delicatula dan Diplazium dilatatum terhadap pertumbuhan bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Escherichia coli. Pengujian daya hambat ekstrak terhadap bakteri menggunakan metode Kirby-Bauer, yaitu metode difusi dengan cakram kertas. Ekstrak S. delicatula menghambat pertumbuhan S. aureus pada konsentrasi ekstrak 30%, 60% dan 90% dengan diameter zona hambat berturut-turut 0.00 mm, 6.70 mm dan 7.80 mm; serta menghambat pertumbuhan E. coli dengan diameter zona hambat berturut-turut 0.00 mm, 8.40 mm dan 13.00 mm. Ekstrak D. dilatatum menghambat pertumbuhan S. aureus pada konsentrasi ekstrak 30%, 60% dan 90% dengan diameter zona hambat berturut-turut 0.00 mm, 0.00 mm dan 6.70 mm; serta menghambat pertumbuhan E. coli dengan diameter zona hambat berturut-turut 0.00 mm, 0.00 mm dan 8.00 mm. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang diperoleh, dapat disimpulkan bahwa ekstrak S. delicatula dan D. dilatatum tergolong dalam kategori kuat dan sedang serta memiliki potensi sebagai bahan dasar antibakteri, karena kedua ekstrak menunjukkan daya hambatnya. Kata kunci : tumbuhan paku, Selaginella delicatula, Diplazium dilatatum, Antibakteri, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli INHIBITION TEST OF METHANOL EXTRACT OF Selaginella delicatula AND Diplazium dilatatum AGAINST BACTERIA Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichiacoli ABSTRACT This study aimed to test the inhibition of methanol extract of Selaginella delicatula and Diplazium dilatatum on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Testing inhibition of the extracts to bacterial using the Kirby-Bauer method, is the paper disk diffusion method. S. delicatula extract inhibited the growth of S. aureus at concentrations of extract 30%, 60% and 90% inhibition zone diameter respectively 0.00 mm, 6.70 mm and 7.80 mm; and inhibit the growth of E. coli with inhibition zone diameter respectively 0.00 mm, 8.40 mm and 13.00 mm. D. dilatatum extract inhibited the growth of S. aureus at concentrations of extract 30%, 60% and 90% inhibition zone diameter respectively 0.00 mm, 0.00 mm and 6.70 mm; and inhibit the growth of E. coli with inhibition zone diameter respectively 0.00 mm, 0.00 mm and 8.00 mm. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that the extract of S. delicatula and D. dilatatum classified in the category of medium and strong and has potential as a base material for both extracts showed antibacterial inhibitory power. Keywords: ferns, Selaginella delicatula, Diplazium dilatatum, Antibacterial, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli.

scholarly journals Identification and antibiogram study of bacterial species isolated from milk samples of different locations in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 457-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Nuruzzaman Munsi ◽  
Nathu Ram Sarker ◽  
Razia Khatun ◽  
Mohammed Khorshed Alam
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
First Choice

Cow’s milk containing pathogenic bacteria is an important threat to the consumers. The objectives of the present study were to identify the bacterial agents of public health importance in milk samples (n=35) of different locations and to determine their sensitivity to different antibiotics. The milk samples were collected and transported aseptically and subsequently allowed for culture in bacteriological media, Gram’s staining and biochemical tests for the identification of bacterial species. The bacteria identified were Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi, and their prevalence, in case of vendor milk specimens (n=28), were 96.43%, 53.57% and 35.71% respectively, and of brand milk specimens (n=7), were 42.86 %, 28.57% and 0%, respectively. This suggests that cautionary measures should be taken for quality milk production and consumption. The antibiotic sensitivity test was done by disc diffusion method and the average inhibition zones, in case of Staphylococcus aureus, were 32 mm for oxytetracycline, 26 mm for amoxicillin, 35 mm for ciprofloxacin, 27 mm for cefotaxime, 30 mm for ceftriaxone, 30 mm for azithromycin, and 26 mm for erythromycin; in case of Escherichia coli, were 5 mm for oxytetracycline, 9 mm for amoxicillin, 22 mm for ciprofloxacin, 30 mm for cefotaxime, 31 mm for ceftriaxone, 15 mm for azithromycin, and 0 mm for erythromycin; in case of Salmonella typhi., were 25 mm for oxytetracycline, 24 mm for amoxicillin, 38 mm for ciprofloxacin, 31 mm for cefotaxime, 34 mm for ceftriaxone, 24 mm for azithromycin, and 0 mm for erythromycin. Therefore, ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone may be the antibiotics of first choice, and cefotaxime and azithromycin may be the second choice among the test antibiotics for the treatment of illness caused by these bacteria.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2015, 1(3): 457-462

scholarly journals ANTIBAKTERI SENYAWA FENOLIK DARI ALANG -ALANG (IMPERATA CYLINDRICA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-126
Author(s):  
Jhon Patar Sinurat ◽  
Suci Wulandari ◽  
Rinaldo Berutu
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Imperata Cylindrica ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Agar Diffusion Method ◽  
Escherichia Coli Bacteria

Phytochemical screening test proved that the extract of Reeds (Imperata cylindrica) contained phenolic compounds tested using 5% FeCl3 reagent. Antibacterial test using agar diffusion method against Reeds extract in DMSO solvent. The phenolic compounds obtained from the saputangan leaves Reeds extract were 36.96 grams after undergoing maceration. Reeds extract of phenolic compounds with concentrations (200; 100; 50 and 25 ppm) had strength antibacterial where the average inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria was 10.0 mm and the average inhibition zone was at Escherichia coli bacteria measuring 10.3 mm.

scholarly journals Uji Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Metanol dan Fraksi Daun Kenikir (Cosmos caudatus Kunth) terhadap Salmonella typhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Achmad Syarifudin Noor ◽  
Bawon Triatmoko ◽  
Nuri Nuri
Keyword(s):  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Typhoid Fever ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Methanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Water Fraction ◽  
Zone Diameter

The leaves of kenikir are known to have many benefits, one of which can be used as medicine. Kenikir leaves are reported to have antibacterial activity against the bacteria Salmonella typhi (S.typhi). S. typhi is a bacterium that causes typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is still an endemic disease in Asian countries, especially Indonesia. Typhoid fever became the third largest disease in Indonesia in 2010. The study related to the antibacterial activity of kenikir leaf fraction to S. typhi has never been reported. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research related to the antibacterial activity of extracts and leaf fractions of kenikir to compare their potential against S. typhi. The study was conducted using the disk diffusion method using 5 series of concentrations namely 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 30%. Tests were carried out on methanol extract, hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol-water fraction. The results showed that highest inhibition zone diameter is 7,75 mm which is reached by methanol extract. The order of the highest inhibiting zone diameter are extract, hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol-water fraction.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Activity of Cultivable Endophytic and Rhizosphere Fungi Associated with “Mile-a-Minute,” Mikania cordata (Asteraceae)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavithra L. Jayatilake ◽  
Helani Munasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
Pharmaceutical Products ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Rhizosphere Fungi

Endophytic and rhizosphere fungi are understood to be aiding the host plant to overcome a range of biotic and abiotic stresses (nutrition depletion, droughts, etc.) hence, they remain to be reservoirs of plethora of natural products with immense use. Consequently, this investigation of endophytic and rhizosphere fungi isolated from Mikania cordata (a perennial vine that is well established in Sri Lanka) for their antimicrobial properties was performed with the aim of future derivation of potential beneficial pharmaceutical products. Leaves, twigs, and roots of M. cordata were utilized to isolate a total of 9 endophytic fungi out of which the highest amount (44%) accounted was from the twigs. A sample of the immediate layer of soil adhering to the root of M. cordata was utilized to isolate 15 rhizosphere fungi. Fusarium equiseti and Phoma medicaginis were endophytes that were identified based on colony and molecular characteristics. The broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity depicted by F. equiseti (MK517551) was found to be significantly greater (p≤0.05, inhibitory against Bacillus cereus ATCC 11778, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25853) than P. medicaginis (MK517550) (inhibitory against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25853) as assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Trichoderma virens and Trichoderma asperellum were rhizospere fungi that exhibited remarkable antimicrobial properties against the test pathogens chosen for the study. T. asperellum indicated significantly greater bioactivity against all four bacterial pathogens and Candida albicans ATCC 10231 under study. The ranges of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of the fungi depicting antimicrobial properties were determined. The results obtained suggest that F. equiseti, P. medicaginis, T. asperellum, and T. virens of M. cordata harness bioprospective values as natural drug candidates. This is the first report on isolation and evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of endophytic and rhizosphere fungi of Mikania cordata.

Synthesis and Antibacterial Activities of N-Phenylpyrazolines from Veratraldehyde

2017 ◽  
Vol 901 ◽  
pp. 124-132
Author(s):  
Artania Adnin Tri Suma ◽  
Tutik Dwi Wahyuningsih ◽  
Deni Pranowo
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Bacillus Cereus ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Agar Well Diffusion Method

Some novel N-phenylpyrazolines were synthesized and investigated for their antibacterial activitiy. Chalcones 2-4 which were prepared from acetophenone and veratraldehyde derivatives were reacted with phenylhydrazine to give N-phenylpyrazolines 5-7. All of the synthesized compounds were characterized using FTIR, GC-MS, and NMR spectrometers. Further, antibacterial activity of N-phenylpyrazolines were evaluated by agar well-diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and Shigella flexneri. The highest activity (highest inhibition zone) of compound 5 was 2.6 mm (at 1000 ppm) against B. subtillis, compound 6 was 7.25 mm (at 1000 ppm) against S. aureus, and compound 7 was 6.75 mm (at 500 ppm) against S. aureus. The results indicated that compound 6 and 7 exhibited promising antibacterial activity.

scholarly journals UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ETANOL RIMPANG KUNYIT (Curcuma longa L.) TERHADAP Staphylococcus aureus DAN Pseudomonas aeruginosa

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 278-287
Author(s):  
Lia Fikayuniar ◽  
Neni Sri Gunarti ◽  
Mellya Apriliani
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Curcuma Longa ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Disk Diffusion Method ◽  
Paper Disk

ABSTRAK Kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) merupakan salah satu jenis tanaman obat yang termasuk dalam keluarga Zingiberaceae. Senyawa aktif yang terkandung dalam rimpang kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) mampu bekerja sebagai antibakteri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri dari ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit (Curcuma longa L.) terhadap Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan cara refluks menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Pengujian aktivitas antibakteri dilakukan menggunakan metode difusi paper disk dengan masing-masing konsentrasi ekstrak 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% b/v. Kontrol positif yang digunakan adalah Ciprofloxacin sedangkan kontrol negatif yang digunakan adalah DMSO. Hasil skrining fitokimia ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit mengandung alkaloid, flavonoid, fenol, tanin dan terpenoid. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ekstrak etanol rimpang kunyit dapat menghambat bakteri Staphylococcus aureus dan Pseudomonas aeruginosa pada konsentrasi 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% dan konsentrasi 40% merupakan konsentrasi yang memberikan diameter zona hambat terbesar terhadap kedua bakteri uji yaitu 8,63 mm dan 7,8 mm. Kata Kunci : aktivitas antibakteri, Curcuma longa L., Staphylococcus aureus,    ABSTRACT Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is one type of medicinal plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The active compounds contained in the Curcuma longa L. rhizome can work as antibacterial. This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of Curcuma longa L. Antibacterial activity testing was carried out using the paper disk diffusion method with each extract concentration of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The positive control used was Ciprofloxacin while the negative control used was DMSO. The results of phytochemical screening of the ethanol extract of Curcuma longa L. rhizome contain alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins and terpenoids. Based on the results of the study, the ethanol extract of turmeric rhizome can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria at concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 40% concentrations which give the largest inhibition zone diameter of the two test bacteria which is 8.63 mm and 7.8 mm. Keywords: antibacterial activity, Curcuma longa L., Staphylococcus aureus,  

scholarly journals Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Potential of the Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of the Leaf, Stem and Root of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugwoke C E C ◽  
Orji J. ◽  
Anze S P G ◽  
Ilodibia C V
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata

Background: Plants contain secondary metabolites or phytochemicals, which when consumed by humans give therapeutic effect. This study therefore analyzed the phytochemical composition of Chromolaena odorata so as to give an idea of its possible pharmacological potentials. An antimicrobial assay was also carried out to verify claims on its use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Methods: The experimental procedure involved collection of the leaf, stem and root of the plant from the wild, authenticating the samples and drying under shade to facilitate pulverization. Preliminary qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses were done using standard methods to reveal the presence and percentage composition of basic phytochemicals. The powder was also macerated in ethanol and water to produce ethanol and aqueous crude extracts that were reconstituted in normal saline to concentrations (mg/ml) of 150, 100, 75 and 50. Clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were screened for sensitivity to the extracts using the agar well diffusion method. Results: The plant parts contain alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols, cardiac glycosides, and sterols at varying concentrations. The leaf however had highest concentration of almost all phytochemicals present. The antimicrobial activity of the plant was concentrationdependent in all parts of the plant and both extracts. Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were most susceptible while Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli were least susceptible with an average Inhibition Zone Diameter (IZD) of about 8 – 10 mm. Conclusion: The substantial quantity of the basic phytochemicals in Chromolaena odorata could render it a utility plant in therapeutic use. Due to the profound antimicrobial effect as revealed by the IZDs, the plant could be classified as a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. Thus, the claim on its potency in treatment of infectious diseases by traditional medical practitioners could be said to be justified.

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