Abstract: The antibiogram profile of Lasianthera africana (BEAUV) and Heinsia crinata (two vegetables commonly used by the Efiks and Ibibios of South-Eastern Nigeria) against selected pathogenic microorganisms were studied. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the plant extracts against selected pathogenic microorganism using agar diffusion method showed that Heinsia crininata extract had a higher zones of inhibition when tested against Vibrio choleriae (20.4±0.11mm), Salmonella typhi (24.3±0.38mm) and Candida albican (20.3±0.25mm). However, a corresponding increase in zones of inhibition was observed when the extracts were combined (Lasianthera africana and Heinsia crinata) and tested against the selected pathogens. Qualitative phytochemical screening of the plant extracts revealed the presence of alkaloids, antheranoids, anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides, glucides, saponins, mucillages, polyphenols, reducing compounds and tannins in the plant extracts. Nevertheless, this study has revealed the abundant resources nature has provided for man since edible vegetables could also have curative abilities. It is thereby suggested that both Heinsia crinata and Lasianthera africana have therapeutic potentials and could be used as drugs either as single extracts or in combination.
Title: Antibiogram profile of Lasianthera africana (BEAUV) and Heinsia crinata (G. Taylor) against selected pathogenic microorganism
Author: Andy, I.E, Ebana, R.U.B.
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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