Open Access<p>Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Components of Leaf Extracts of <em>Agave americana</em></p>
Author(s) -
Tewodros Shegute,
Yared Wasihun
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of experimental pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.555
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 1179-1454
DOI - 10.2147/jep.s258605
Subject(s) - phytochemical , agave , antibacterial activity , minimum inhibitory concentration , petroleum ether , agar diffusion test , antimicrobial , minimum bactericidal concentration , traditional medicine , staphylococcus aureus , chemistry , biology , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , botany , chromatography , extraction (chemistry) , medicine , genetics
Ethiopian flora is a source of innumerable cures for several infections. The medicinal potential of A. americana has been evaluated in some studies. The current study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial effect of A. americana leaf extracts on selected bacterial strains and to determine the phytochemical components.