A STUDY ON THE ANTI-FUNGAL PROPERTY OF KANGKONG (IPOMEA AQUATICA FORSK) BUD AGAINST TRICHOPHYTON MENTAGROPHYTE
Publication details: QUEZON CITY FEU-NRMF NDDescription: 11 PAGESLOC classification:- MPHARND0042
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Theses | Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Theses | MPHARND0042 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | T000956 |
ABSTRACT: Kangkong buds were used in the study to determine its anti-fungal effect against Trichophyton mentagrophyte. Four different concentrations of Kangkong bud extract namely 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% were utilized for the in vitro testing. Three samplings were done in triplicates. Results that all kangkong bud extracts concentrations produced inhibition of growth against Trichophyton mentagrophyte, 100% having most activity and 25% being the least. However, the mean anti-microbial index of the positive control. It was concluded that the Kangkong bud extract has anti-fungal effect but cannot be considered to be an effective anti-fungal agent.
Department of Pharmacology
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