Antimicrobial activity of Memecylon malabaricum leaves.
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The petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of Memecylon malabaricum leaves were tested for antimicrobial activity. Only methanol extract has shown activity against bacteria both Gram (+) and Gram (-), and fungi.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Fitoterapia
دوره 75 3-4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004