Antimicrobial Activity of Methanol Extract from Ficus carica Leaves Against Oral Bacteria
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
;
: 97-102, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Ficus carica L. (fig) belongs to the mulberry tree (Moraceae) which is one of the oldest fruits in the world. It has been used as a digestion promoter and a cure for ulcerative inflammation and eruption in Korea. The present study investigated the antimicrobial activity of methanol (MeOH) extract of figs against oral bacteria. The MeOH extract (MICs, 0.156 to 5 mg/ml; MBCs, 0.313 to 5 mg/ml) showed a strong antibacterial activity against oral bacteria. The combination effects of MeOH extract with ampicillin or gentamicin were synergistic against oral bacteria. We suggest that figs could be employed as a natural antibacterial agent in oral care products.
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Asunto principal:
Bacterias
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Árboles
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Úlcera
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Gentamicinas
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Carica
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Ficus
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Morus
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Digestión
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Metanol
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Frutas
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
Año:
2009
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Artículo
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