Antimicrobial activity of tiger's betel (Piper porphyrophyllum NE Br., Piperaceae)
The ethanol extract of leaves of Piper porphyrophyllum N.E. Br. showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The activity was increased on fractionation (hexane, dichloromethane and aqueous), particularly in the aqueous fraction. No activity was shown against tested Candida albicans.
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2004
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