A STUDY ON THE ANTI-FUNGAL PROPERTY OF KANGKONG (IPOMEA AQUATICA FORSK) BUD AGAINST TRICHOPHYTON MENTAGROPHYTE 

 - QUEZON CITY  FEU-NRMF  ND 
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<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/> Department of Pharmacology 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>MPHARND0042