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Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2011 | Volume: 14 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 305-307
DOI: 10.3923/pjbs.2011.305.307
Antimicrobial Activity of Hedeoma drummondii against Opportunistic Pathogens
E. Viveros-Valdez, C. Rivas-Morales, A. Oranday-Cardenas, M.J. Verde-Star and P. Carranza-Rosales

Abstract: Hedeoma drummondii is a medicinal plant with diverse properties; however, validations of its medicinal uses are scarce. To evaluate its antimicrobial properties H. drummondii, was tested against opportunistic pathogens of medical importance. Antimicrobial tests were performed by the microdilution method in order to determine the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) for each extract. Extracts of this plant showed relevant antimicrobial activity, results revealed that the hexanic extract has stronger activity and broader spectrum compared to acetone and methanol extracts. The activity of hexanic extract may be attributed mainly to the presence of the monoterpenes pulegone and menthol. In conclusion, the hexanic extract possess relevant antibacterial properties which suggests that H. drummondii have bioactive principles; these new data provide scientific support for the use of this plant in traditional medicine, particularly for gastrointestinal diseases.

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E. Viveros-Valdez, C. Rivas-Morales, A. Oranday-Cardenas, M.J. Verde-Star and P. Carranza-Rosales, 2011. Antimicrobial Activity of Hedeoma drummondii against Opportunistic Pathogens. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 14: 305-307.

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