Lawsonia Inermis Linn: A Plant with Cosmetic and Medical Benefits
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Antibacterial activity of Lawsonia inermis Linn (Henna) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
OBJECTIVE To investigate the antibacterial activity of henna (Lawsonia inermis Linn) obtained from different regions of Oman against a wide array of micro-organisms. METHODS Fresh henna samples were obtained from different regions of Oman as leaves and seeds. 100 g fresh and dry leaves and 50 g of fresh and dry seeds were separately soaked in 500 mL of ethanol for three days, respectively, wi...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2091-2609
DOI: 10.3126/ijasbt.v4i1.14728