Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the anti bacterial activity of the ethanolic extract of Dioscorea villosa (wild yam) tubers. Dioscorea villosa (dioscoraceae) is used for centuries as a medicinal herb for a wide range of ailments. It is a tuberous, twining vine with pale- brown, knotty, wood and cylindrical tubers. Wild yam is sometimes suggested as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. The ethanolic extract of Dioscorea villosa tubers was screened for its antibacterial activity against Shigella dysenteriae, E.coli, Vibrio cholera, Klebsiella pneumonia, Psuedomonas aerugenosa, Staphylococcus aureus, using disc diffusion technique.The results of this study showed good anti bacterial activity against the bacterial species tested, at different concentrations of the extract.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 314-316 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Antibacterial activity
- Disc diffusion technique
- Tubers
- Wild yam
- Zone of inhibition
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