Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analyses of Terminalia catappa Linn. Ethanol Leaf Extract and Its Effect on Treating Pimple
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2022, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
The air-dried leaf of Terminalia cattapa Linn. was pulverized and macerated with 95% ethanol for 48 hours. The mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The ethanol extract of the plant was analyzed for their phytochemical components and antimicrobial activity. Further, an ointment prepared from fresh leaf of the plant was tested on its healing effect in treating imple. Results of phytochemical analyses of the ethanol extract of the plant shows the presence of tannins, phenols, flavonoids and saponin. For the antimicrobial analyses, result shows that the ethanol extract of the plant is more effective in eliminating the growth of Staphylococcus aureus compared to the standard Cotrimoxazole. Results further shows that the ethanol extract of the plant has parallel effect on eliminating the growth of Escherichia coli bacteria compared with the standard Ampicillin. For the effect of Terminali catappa Linn. ointment, result shows that the ointment is moderately effective in healing pimple.
Authors and Affiliations
Rowena Zainudin, Alibai Nanding, Haron Mohamad, Datu Raffy Ralph Sinsuat, Samin Abo, Salahudin Usman, Zulaika Ebrahim
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP728182
- DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7112045
- Views 22
- Downloads 0
Philosophical and Histo-Cultural Perspectives of Local Folk Dances
Folk dances have been part of Philippine culture which makes the country unique and have been preserved through documentation. The documentation of intangible cultural heritage has been a long stand challenge within the...
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Analyses of Terminalia catappa Linn. Ethanol Leaf Extract and Its Effect on Treating Pimple
The air-dried leaf of Terminalia cattapa Linn. was pulverized and macerated with 95% ethanol for 48 hours. The mixture was filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The ethanol extract of the plant was analyzed for their phyt...
Mediating Effect of Pedagogical Content Knowledge on the Relationship Between Language Learning Beliefs and English Self-Efficacy of Students
The purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of pedagogical content knowledge on the relationship between language learning beliefs and English self-efficacy of students. Utilizing quantitative, non-ex...
The Lived Experience of Former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Returning to their Home
This study about former Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) would likely focus on the challenges and experiences that they face upon returning to the Philippines after working abroad. Many OFWs leave the country in search o...
School Heads' Technological Leadership and Teachers' ICT Integration in Instruction in the Public Elementary Schools in the Division of Quezon
The purpose of the study was to determine the level of practice of school heads' technological leadership, the level of frequency of ICT integration in instruction of their Grade 6 teachers, and if there was an existing...