Abstract
The n-butanol soluble part and four chromatographic fractions of the aqueous ethanolic extract of the leaves of Daniellia oliveri were investigated for antimicrobial properties. All fractions showed activity against Staphylococcus aureus. A chromatographic fraction showed significant activity against the fungus Tricophyton rubrum.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Caesalpinia*
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Bark
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Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Plant Leaves
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
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Trichophyton / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Antifungal Agents
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Plant Extracts