Abstract
Haematological and biochemical changes after exposure to Maerua crassifolia ethanol leaf extract in ratsAkuodor Godwin Christian, Eban Linus Kechi, Nku Clement Oshie, Aja Daniel Ogbonna John, Ezeunala Mercy Nwakaego, Ajoku Gloria Ahunna, Nwobodo Ndubuisi Nwobodo
Highlights
The use of medicinal plants as traditional health remedies is the most popular for over 80% of the world population, and it has been reported to possess minimal side effect (Kumar et al, 2012)
The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the methanol leaf extract of Maerua crassifolia, an important medicinal plant used in Nigeria
The methanol leaf extract of Maerua crassifolia at the concentration of 12.5-150 μg/ml, showed significant activity against all the tested organisms
Summary
The use of medicinal plants as traditional health remedies is the most popular for over 80% of the world population, and it has been reported to possess minimal side effect (Kumar et al, 2012). The objective of this study was to investigate the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of the methanol leaf extract of Maerua crassifolia, an important medicinal plant used in Nigeria. The antibacterial properties of the methanol extract were studied against clinically important bacteria viz; Staphylococcus aureus, Shigella spp., Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli by disc diffusion method.
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