Antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant activity of against pathogenic Olea africana yeast and nosocomial pathogens.

Background: Olea africana leaves are used by Bapedi people to treat different ailments. The use of these leaves is not validated, therefore the aim of this study is to validate antimicrobial properties of this plant. Methods: The ground leaves were extracted using solvents of varying polarity (hexan...

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Published in:BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine Vol. 15; pp. 1 - 10
Main Authors: Masoko, Peter, Makgapeetja, David M.
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central 11/17/2015
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