Antifungal activity of Terminalia australis

Fitoterapia. 2003 Apr;74(3):294-7. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00026-1.

Abstract

Dichloromethane, methanol and aqueous extracts of the aerial parts of Terminalia australis were evaluated for their antifungal activity. The methanol and aqueous extracts were found to be effective against the tested Aspergillus and Candida strains.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillus / drug effects
  • Candida / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Terminalia*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Plant Extracts