Antimicrobial activity of Hymenodictyon parvifolium

Fitoterapia. 2002 Oct;73(6):523-5. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(02)00176-4.

Abstract

Methanol extract of the stem bark of Hymenodictyon parvifolium was tested for its antifungal and antibacterial activity. The extract was found to have inhibitory effect against all the pathogens tested.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candida albicans / drug effects
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Bark
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Rubiaceae*

Substances

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