Antimicrobial activity of Cassia alata.
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The methanol extracts of leaves, flowers, stem and root barks of Cassia alata showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The activity was increased on fractionation (petrol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate), the dichloromethane fraction of the flower extract being the most effective. No activity was shown against tested moulds.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Fitoterapia
دوره 72 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001