A.E. Okaba

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activities of Selected Plant Extracts and Honey against Clinical Isolates

this study is aimed at assessing the in-vitro effect of Aframomum daniellii seed extract, Aloe vera gel, Gongronema Latifolium leaf extract, Monodora myristica seed extract and honey on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Candida albicans. Agar well diffusion method was used for the susceptibility test. The plates were incubated at 37 oC for 24 h. Extracts and diameter zones of inhibition were measured. All test organisms were susceptible to honey and Aloe vera gel, and a combination of both honey and Aloe vera gel.

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