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Chemical constituents of the roots of Algerian Bunium incrassatum and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: In this study we investigated the chemical composition of the roots of Bunium incrassatum growing in Algeria; two coumarins, β-sitosterol, sucrose and oleic acid were isolated from methylene chloride:methanol (1/1) extract of the roots of this species. Furthermore, antimicrobial activity of the crude extract was evaluated using agar diffusion method. The antimicrobial results showed that the crude extract had a great potential antimicrobial activity against all the tested microorganisms especially fungal strains.

Source: Arabian Journal of Chemistry

DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2011.01.022

Authors: Ahlem Bousetla, Amar Zellagui, Kamel Derouiche, Salah Rhouati

Institution: University Frères Mentouri Constantine 1

Language: English

Topic: Plant chemical constituents analysis

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,490