Antimicrobial activity of Newtonia hildebrandtii

Fitoterapia. 2001 May;72(4):415-7. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(00)00324-5.

Abstract

Successive petroleum ether, dichloromethane and methanol extracts of Newtonia hildebrandtii stem bark were tested in vitro for their antifungal and antibacterial activity. The methanol extract was found to be the most effective against the tested pathogens.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria / drug effects*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Fungi / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plant Stems
  • Plants, Medicinal*
  • Rosales*

Substances

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