07/01/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this study, researchers at Raya University in Ethiopia investigated the antibacterial and anti-fungal activities of Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) and Croton macrostachyus (broad-leaved croton) crude extracts against common bacterial and fungal pathogens. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology.
Based on these results, the researchers concluded that V. amygdalina and C. macrostachyus are potent medicinal plants that can be used to treat bacterial and fungal infections.
Journal Reference:
Habtom S, Gebrehiwot S. IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF CRUDE EXTRACTS OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA AND CROTON MACROSTACHYUS AGAINST SOME BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL TEST PATHOGENS. The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 20 April 2019;8(2):57-62.
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