Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Investigation of Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis (Urticaceae)
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2011Author
Njogu, PM
Thoithi, GN
Mwangi, JW
Kamau, FN
Kibwage, IO
Kariuki, ST
Yenesew, A
Mugo, HN
Mwalukumbi, JM
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Root and stem extracts of Girardinia diversifolia exhibited varying degrees of activity against Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Three compounds namely b-sitosterol, 7- hydroxysitosterol and 3-hydroxystigmast-5-en-7-one, were isolated from the petroleum ether root extract. The present study gives scientific credence to the traditional use of Girardinia diversifolia in the management of microbial infections.
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East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 14 (2011) 89-94Publisher
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University
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