Antimicrobial activity of tiger's betel (Piper porphyrophyllum NE Br., Piperaceae)

Authors

• C. Wiart
• N.A. Hannah
• M. Yassim
• H. HamimahFollow
• M. Sulaiman

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

Publication Title

Phytotherapy Research

ISSN

1099-1573

Recommended Citation

Wiart, C.; Hannah, N.A.; Yassim, M.; Hamimah, H.; and Sulaiman, M., "Antimicrobial activity of tiger's betel (Piper porphyrophyllum NE Br., Piperaceae)" (2004). Research Publications (2000 to 2005). 778.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2000_2005/778

Divisions

fac_med

Volume

18

Issue

9

Additional Information

Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Building, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA