Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) leaves extracted by four organic solvents and water
Other Title(s)
تقدير النشاط الميكروبي و الفطري لأوراق نبات اليقطين المستخلص بواسطة أربع أنواع من المذيبات العضوية و الماء
Joint Authors
al-Marsumi, Hala Muhammad Majid
Najm, Rim Suhayl
al-Tikriti, Sabah Shihab Ahmad
Source
Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.33-39, 7 p.
Publisher
University of Mosul College of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Pumpkin is a rich source of vitamin A, being high in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A.
It provides substantial fiber, niacin, and lutein (important antioxidant).
Pumpkin seeds have many health benefits, some of which include a good source of protein, zinc, and other vitamins, and are even said to lower cholesterol, Pumpkin plant was mentioned in the holy Quran as protector to protect the prophet Yonah, peace upon him after his expulsion from the whale.
The present work was design to elucidate and evaluate different organic solvents i.e.
(Distilled water, Ethanol, Hexane, and Petroleum ether) extracts of pumpkin leaves against some of the pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
The results showed pumpkin leaves extracts were able to inhibit bacterial (Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus mirabilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungal (Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger, and Candida albicans) growth, comparable with the known antibiotic Ciprofloxacin and the antifungal drug Kenazole.
There were no significant differences among different solvents in their ability to produce anti- microbial activity except petroleum ether.
Petroleum ether extracts did not show any bacterial growth retardation while it showed anti -fungal inhibition in higher concentrations for Aspergillus fumigates and Aspergillus niger, while Candida albicans seem to be resistant to the petroleum ether extract of pumpkin leaves.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Marsumi, Hala Muhammad Majid& Najm, Rim Suhayl& al-Tikriti, Sabah Shihab Ahmad. 2018. Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) leaves extracted by four organic solvents and water. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.33-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900646
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Marsumi, Hala Muhammad Majid…[et al.]. Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) leaves extracted by four organic solvents and water. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 32, no. 1 (2018), pp.33-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900646
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Marsumi, Hala Muhammad Majid& Najm, Rim Suhayl& al-Tikriti, Sabah Shihab Ahmad. Antimicrobial and antifungal activity of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) leaves extracted by four organic solvents and water. Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2018. Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.33-39.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900646
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 39
Record ID
BIM-900646