In vitro anti-microbial activity of the Cuban medicinal plants Simarouba glauca DC, Melaleuca leucadendron L and Artemisia absinthium L
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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103(6): 615-618, Sept. 2008. tab
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ABSTRACT
In the present study, an extensive in vitro antimicrobial profiling was performed for three medicinal plants grown in Cuba, namely Simarouba glauca, Melaleuca leucadendron and Artemisia absinthium. Ethanol extracts were tested for their antiprotozoal potential against Trypanosoma b. brucei, Trypanosoma cruzi, Leishmania infantum and Plasmodium falciparum. Antifungal activities were evaluated against Microsporum canis and Candida albicans whereas Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were used as test organisms for antibacterial activity. Cytotoxicity was assessed against human MRC-5 cells. Only M. leucadendron extract showed selective activity against microorganisms tested. Although S. glauca exhibited strong activity against all protozoa, it must be considered non-specific. The value of integrated evaluation of extracts with particular reference to selectivity is discussed.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Extratos Vegetais
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Artemisia absinthium
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Melaleuca
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Simarouba
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Anti-Infecciosos
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Cuba
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitologia
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Bélgica
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Cuba
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí/CU
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Universidad de La Habana/CU
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University of Antwerp/BE
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