Berna Elya

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L) Swartz Extract against Microbes that Cause Dental and Oral Infections and Determination of the Total Flavonoid and Total Phenolic Contents of the Plant

In Indonesia, Caesalpinia pulcherrima (L) Swartz is widely grown as an ornamental, whereas it is used as a medicinal herb in Mexico as an alternative treatment for dental and oral infections. At present, only fruit and root parts of the plant are used. The aim of this study was is evaluate the anti-microbial activity of ethanol extract of fruit, leaves, flowers and stems against microbes that c...