2009
DOI: 10.4103/0973-8258.54912
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Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity ofVitex agnus-castus

Abstract: 9] Although many have been treated by conventional pharmaceutical approaches, there is a growing interest in the use of natural products by the general public. In addition to the pharmaceutical industry continues to examine their potential as sources of novel growth factor, immunomodulatory and antimicrobial activity. [10] The leaves of Vitex agnus-castus was sequentially extracted in hexane, ethyl acetate, methanol and aqueous medium and studied for in vitro antibacterial property. The ethyl acetate extract w… Show more

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“…It can be therefore inferred that the active principles of the plant may be more soluble in ethanol than in water. Results of the present investigation agreed with the report of Arokiyaraj et al (2009) 27 . According to them, Vitex doniana and Cajanus cajan acetone, methanol, ethanol extracts generally produced a clear inhibitory effect on the bacteria.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 83%
“…It can be therefore inferred that the active principles of the plant may be more soluble in ethanol than in water. Results of the present investigation agreed with the report of Arokiyaraj et al (2009) 27 . According to them, Vitex doniana and Cajanus cajan acetone, methanol, ethanol extracts generally produced a clear inhibitory effect on the bacteria.…”
Section: Resultssupporting
confidence: 83%
“…Secondary metabolites of plant origin appear to be one of the alternatives for the control of antibiotic resistant human pathogens. Thus, antibacterial activity may be due to the presence of secondary metabolites [9]. The use of plant and its products has a long history that began with folk medicine and through the years has been incorporated into traditional and allopathic medicine.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The assays confirmed the strong antioxidant properties of the three herbal plants. Hence proving that C. fruticosa can be pharmacologically and clinically active (Arokiyaraj et al, 2008).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%