O. Timothy
Department of Botany, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria
M. Idu
Department of Botany, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria
A. Falodun
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria
F.E. Oronsaye
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study was aimed at determining the phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties of the methanolic extract of Baissea axillaris leaf. Phytochemical analyses of B. axillaris leaf using procedures described by Trease and Evans, revealed the presence of saponins, phenolic compounds, eugenol oil, glycosides and tannins. Methanolic extract of the leaf showed antimicrobial activities against some organisms. The extract was most active against Staphylococcus aureus yielding the highest zone of inhibition (15 mm) as well as the least minimum inhibition concentration of 125 μg mL-1. It was least effective against Escherichia coli as minimum inhibition concentration was above 500 μg mL-1.
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O. Timothy, M. Idu, A. Falodun and F.E. Oronsaye, 2008. Preliminary Phytochemistry and Antimicrobial Screening of Methanol Extract of Baissea axillaris Hau. Leaf. Journal of Biological Sciences, 8: 239-241.
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2008.239.241
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2008.239.241
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2008.239.241
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2008.239.241
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