Musa Kaosarat Oyebola

Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Toxicological Effects of Aqueous and Ethanol Extracts of Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) on Various Pathogenic Bacteria
    Author(s): Musa Kaosarat Oyebola76086*

    Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) is a highly aromatic spice derived from the dried flower buds of the clove tree, which originated in Indonesia. It has been used for centuries in various cuisines and traditional medicine practices worldwide. Medicinal plants, including clove, have been utilized to treat a variety of illnesses caused by bacteria. This study investigates the antibacterial effects of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Syzygium aromaticum on various pathogenic bacteria. The extracts were prepared using standard procedures and their antimicrobial activities were evaluated against selected pathogenic bacteria using the agar well diffusion method. The results indicated that the ethanol extract of Syzygium aromaticum exhibited the highest antimicrobial activity, showing an inhibition zone of 25.5 mm against Salmonella typhi.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.31858/0975-8453.15.11.335-338

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