Assessment of the antimicrobial activity of Casearia sylvestris extract against oral pathogenic microorganisms

An ethanolic extract of leaves from the tree Casearia sylvestris, known as guaçatonga in Brazil, was tested for in vitro activity against oral pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The results showed susceptibility of all the microorganisms tested. This study suggests a potential use of ethanolic extract o...

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Main Authors: V. R. SANTOS, M. G.L. BRANDãO, R. T. GOMES, K. I. R. TEIXEIRA, A. C.M. APOLôNIO, W. L. F. TAVARES
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: São Paulo State University (UNESP) 2009-05-01
Series:Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada
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Online Access:http://serv-bib.fcfar.unesp.br/seer/index.php/Cien_Farm/article/view/592