Microbial quality of five selected commercially herbal formulations sold in Anambra State, Nigeria
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چکیده
The use of Herbal formulation has become a mainstay in developing countries the last few decades with Nigeria embracing these practices due to high cost and accessibility modern medicine. This study aimed assess five (5) commercially available herbal formulations sold Anambra State for their microbial quality using pour plate method. isolates were identified based on morphological, macroscopic, biochemical characteristics. A total screened various degrees microorganisms isolated ranging from Staphylococcus aureus, epidermidis, Proteus sp. For bacteria. Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, Mucor sp, Rhizopus Candida Trichophyton rubrum fungi isolates. bacteria count ranged 1.6 × 103 5.0 CFU/mL fungal 2.2 104 respectively. However, it can be confirmed load is within World Health Organization safety limit good manufacturing formulation.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: GSC biological and pharmaceutical sciences
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2581-3250']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2022.21.3.0480