Antimicrobial Evaluation of the Extract/Fractions of the Millettia aboensis (Leguminosae) Stem against Streptococcus mutans

Ajaegbu, Eze E. and Ezugworie, Flora N. and Dieke, Adaobi J. and Ezeh, Ukachukwu C. and Ikuesan, Adeniran J. and Onuora, Adaora L. and Nduka, Florence O. and Izekor, Ese S. and Tunde, Aduloju A. and Bassey, Nnyeneime U. and Ewa-Elechi, Jennifer N. (2020) Antimicrobial Evaluation of the Extract/Fractions of the Millettia aboensis (Leguminosae) Stem against Streptococcus mutans. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 31 (13). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2231-0894

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1330307

Abstract

Aims: Millettia aboensis (Hook.f.) Baker belongs to the Leguminosae family, known locally as nduezi in Igbo, erurumesi in Edo, and Òdúdū in Efik. Millettia aboensis stem is a rich source of flavonoids, phenolic acid, alkaloids, and steroids, hence with medicinal and physiological potentials. It is used in traditional medicine for general healing of diseases including ulcers and laxatives. The present study was aimed at evaluating the antibacterial potential of the extract/fractions of the stem of M. aboensis against Streptococcus mutans – dental caries causative organism and detection of its principles.

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Subjects:	GO STM Archive > Medical Science
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Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2023 07:17
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2024 06:45
URI:	http://journal.openarchivescholar.com/id/eprint/292

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