The Antimicrobial Activity of Red Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) In Leaf Ethanolic Extract Against Staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

Medicinal plants are a rich source of secondary metabolites and been utilized since time immemorial as powerful drugs in traditional or alternative healthcare systems. In the light of this marvel, Cyrtostachys renda (Red Palm) is known to possess phytochemicals such as flavonoids, tannins, and steroids. Previous phytochemical studies on Cyrtostachys renda has revealed, the presence of steroids, tannins and flavonoids but none have tested its antimicrobial capabilities. In this study, the researchers used the red palm tree (Cyrtostachys renda) leaves extract as a viable antimicrobial concoction against Staphylococcus aureus. The determination of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) as well as the Zone of Inhibition (ZI) was highlighted in this study for the researchers to assess the overall capability of the Red Palm leaf ethanolic extract as a viable antimicrobial concoction. Apart from the Red Palm ethanolic extract, the researchers had used the ampicillin vial as their positive control and distilled water as their negative control in order to have a point of comparison and synthesis. This study utilized a post test experimental design with three treatments and three repetitions following a complete randomized design format (CRD) to ensure the validity and integrity of the experimental process. Results had shown that Red Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) showed potential viability as an antimicrobial extract as there was a notable presence of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of (30 mm) using a 30 ml solution and a Zone of Inhibition with a mean of 9.33 mm. The researchers recommend to venture out different species of Palm for comparison of its potential antimicrobial viability.