Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of Aerva lanata

Fitoterapia. 2002 Feb;73(1):92-4. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(01)00369-0.

Abstract

Aerva lanata whole plant showed interesting antimicrobial activities (ethyl acetate and methanol extracts) and significant cytotoxic properties (petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts).

MeSH terms

  • Amaranthaceae*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fungi / drug effects*
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Plant Extracts