Antimicrobial activity of tiger's betel (Piper porphyrophyllum NE Br., Piperaceae)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Abstract
The ethanol extract of leaves of Piper porphyrophyllum N.E. Br. showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The activity was increased on fractionation (hexane, dichloromethane and aqueous), particularly in the aqueous fraction. No activity was shown against tested Candida albicans.
Keywords
Piper porphyrophyllum, Piperaceae, antibacterial activity, plants of Malaysia
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Phytotherapy Research
Volume
18
Issue
9
Additional Information
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
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