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2 articles for “Mirabilis jalapa L.”
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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Mirabilis jalapa of Indian Origin
Abstract: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of Mirabilis jalapa leaf extract was studied against selected pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Penicillium chrysogenum, Auriparus flaviceps and Trichoderma viridae by using agar diffusion and broth dilution methods. Leaves were extracted using solvents petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol. Among the solvents tested, petroleum ether and chloroform extracts showed good antimicrobial activity against the selected pathogens. The growth inhibitors were …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Mirabilis Jalapa Flower Extract as Natural Food Dye and Green Cellular Delivery of Nanoparticles
Abstract: Use of artificial colouring agents in sweets and packed food has become a common scenario now a day, which pose serious consequences in consumers especially children. Various studies around the globe reported the serious health hazards of artificial food dyes which include organ damage of liver, kidney and lungs thereby affecting metabolic enzymes, serum creatine and urea levels and brain damage resulting in neurotoxicity and even behavioural deficits in children. …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–34 Read article