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Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Globimetulla browni Extracts During Wet Season
H.M. Inuwa, V.O. Aina, S. Ibrahim and D.A. Ameh and M.R. Akinboboye
Corresponding Author: H.M. Inuwa
Submitted: 2011 July, 20
Accepted: 2011 October, 07
Published: 2012 February, 20 |
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The study investigated the phytochemical composition of Globimetulla browni for it’s ascribed
folkloric medicinal uses as an antidiabetic and to establish its Antibacterial potency (if any). A comparative
investigation was carried out and season did not have any effect on the phytochemical/Antibacterial potency
of this plant. The ethanolic and aqueous extracts significantly affected both gram-negative and gram- positive
microorganisms during wet season (May - September). Globimetulla browni is a specie of African mistletoe
and is hemi-parasitic in nature growing on many trees e.g., Eukalyptus and has ascribed medicinal uses.
Phytochemical screening showed the presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, tannins and flavonoids. The
ethanolic and aqueous extracts inhibited the growth of Klebsiella aerogenes, Proteus spp., Escherichia coli and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Gentamycin and Cloxacillin did not exhibit any activity against Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
Key words: Adventitious roots, antimicrobial activity, ecoction, Globimetulla browni, parasitizing, phytochemistry,
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H.M. Inuwa, V.O. Aina, S. Ibrahim and D.A. Ameh and M.R. Akinboboye, . Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Globimetulla browni Extracts During Wet Season. British Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, (1): 1-3.
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