Phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of the Daniellia oliveri leaves

Fitoterapia. 2004 Dec;75(7-8):729-32. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2004.01.019.

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

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Caesalpinia*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Bark
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plant Leaves
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Trichophyton / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antifungal Agents
  • Plant Extracts