Abstract
The crude extracts of the leaves of Dodonaea viscosa and Rumex nervosus as well as of the root of Rumex abyssinicus were tested for anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory activities. It was observed that the three plants possess antibacterial activity against Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus and strong activity against Coxsackie virus B3 and influenza A virus. In contrast, none of them exhibited anti-fungal activity. The anti-inflammatory activity test results verified that only R. abyssinicus inhibited the synthesis of prostaglandin (PG) E(2).
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / pharmacology*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
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Cell Line, Tumor / drug effects
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
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Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
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HeLa Cells / drug effects
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Humans
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Macrophages / drug effects
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Mice
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Mitosporic Fungi / drug effects
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Plant Leaves
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Plant Roots
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Rumex*
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Sapindaceae*
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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Plant Extracts