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Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Combretum glutinosum Extract against Some Human Pathogens
O. Yahaya, J.A. Yabefa and B. Usman
Corresponding Author: O. Yahaya
Submitted: June 01, 2012
Accepted: June 23, 2012
Published: October 25, 2012 |
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The aim of this study is to determine the antibacterial effects of Combretum glutinosum plant extract on
some clinically isolated bacteria species. Combretum glutinosum powdered plant materials was extracted using
methanol and sterile distilled water. The Agar diffused methods was used to determine the antimicrobial activity of
the plant against Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The
methanolic and water both provide yield from different parts of the plant and both showed effectiveness.
Phytochemical screening of the crude extract revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, phenolcs, flavonoids,
cardiac glycosides, anthroquinones and alkaloids and the growth of all bacteria were inhibited though to varying
degrees thus justifying their use in traditional medicines in treating enteric infection and other diseases across
Africa.
Key words: Combretum glutinosum, enteric infections, methanolic extract, phytochemicals, , ,
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O. Yahaya, J.A. Yabefa and B. Usman, . Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Combretum glutinosum Extract against Some Human Pathogens . British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, (5): 233-236.
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ISSN (Online): 2044-2467
ISSN (Print): 2044-2459 |
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