Antibacterial activity

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Salvia hispanica (Chia Seeds) Against Selected Bacteria

Medicinal plants have long been explored for their therapeutic potential, especially in the search for new antimicrobial agents to address rising antibiotic resistance. Salvia hispanica (chia seeds) has attracted scientific interest due to its rich bioactive profile and associated health benefits. This study investigates the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial activity of aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts.

Antibacterial Activity of Annona senegalensis Leaf Extract against Some Clinical Bacterial Isolates

 Resistance to currently available antibiotics has been on the increase and many plant extracts have been known to treat various diseases caused by resistant strains of bacteria. This study was aimed at determining the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of Annona senegalensis leaf against clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.