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Combine Antimicrobial Effect of Ginger and Honey on Some Human Pathogens
O. Yahaya, J.A.Yabefa, I.O. Umar, M.M Datshen, Z.K. Egbunu and J. Ameh
Corresponding Author: O. Yahaya
Submitted: June 02, 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 different honey samples on clinically
isolated bacteria species. Ginger (Zingiber officinales) and honey are one of the nature gifts to mankind and have
been used to prevent and control disease conditions. The crude extracts of the plant materials were used with pure
honey collected from various parts of Kogi State. The Agar diffusion method was used to determine the
antimicrobial activity of the plant extracts, honey and combination of both against Salmonella typhi, Shigella
dysenteriae, Escherichia coli and Candida albican. The growth of all test organisms were inhibited though to
varying degrees by the plant extract and honey and with greater effect when combined thus justifying their use in
traditional medicines in treating enteric infection and other diseases across Africa.
Key words: Antimicrobial, enteric infections, ginger, honey, medicinal use, plant extract,
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O. Yahaya, J.A.Yabefa, I.O. Umar, M.M Datshen, Z.K. Egbunu and J. Ameh, . Combine Antimicrobial Effect of Ginger and Honey on Some Human Pathogens. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, (5): 237-239.
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ISSN (Online): 2044-2467
ISSN (Print): 2044-2459 |
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