Abstract
The antibacterial activity of methanol extracts of ten moss species and fractions prepared from 80% methanol extract of Hylocomium splendens were evaluated by disk diffusion method. Nine moss species showed antibacterial activity against Gram (+) bacteria, in particular H. splendens and its ethyl acetate fractions showed stronger activity. Enhancement of antibacterial activity against Staphylococci by UV-A light irradiation was demonstrated in the extracts of Bartramia pomiformis, Ceratodon purpureus and Neckera douglasii.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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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British Columbia
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Bryophyta*
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
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Humans
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Medicine, Traditional
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Methicillin Resistance
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Phytotherapy*
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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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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Plant Extracts