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Screening of plants used by North American indians for antifungal, bactericidal, larvicidal and molluscicidal activities

Authors :
A Marston
Kurt Hostettmann
R Gauthier
Chantal Bergeron
Source :
International Journal of Pharmacognosy. 34:233-242
Publication Year :
1996
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 1996.

Abstract

Nineteen plant species from fourteen families used in the traditional medicine of North American Indians have been tested for their fungicidal (Cladosporium cucumerinum, Candida albicans), bactericidal (Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli), larvicidal (Aedes aegypti) and molluscicidal (Biomphalaria glabrata) activities. Of the species investigated, 9 were active against Cladosporium cucumerinum, 9 against Candida albicans, 12 against Bacillus subtilis, 18 against Escherichia coli, 3 against Aedes aegypti, and 11 against Biomphalaria glabrata.

Details

ISSN :
09251618
Volume :
34
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Pharmacognosy
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........2c4de0458cd66c368e7bcfc35b236e58
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1076/phbi.34.4.233.13224