Antibacterial activity of Cuscuta reflexa stem and Corchorus olitorius seed

Fitoterapia. 2006 Dec;77(7-8):589-91. doi: 10.1016/j.fitote.2006.06.015. Epub 2006 Jul 15.

Authors

D K Pal¹, M Mandal, G P Senthilkumar, A Padhiari

Affiliation

¹ Seemanta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jharpokharia, Mayurbhanj, 757 086, Orissa, India. drdilip2003@yahoo.co.in

PMID: 16890386
DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2006.06.015

Abstract

The methanol extracts of Cuscuta reflexa stem and Corchorus olitorius seed showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity.

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Corchorus*
Cuscuta*
Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects*
Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects*
Humans
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Phytotherapy*
Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
Plant Stems
Seeds

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Plant Extracts