Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Properties of Red and and Yellow Rambutan Fruit Peel Extracts
Background and Aims: Rambutan fruits are native to the humid tropical regions of the Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its antimicrobial properties are well known. There are two varieties of rambutan fruits available in Malaysian market i.e. red and yellow rambutan. Methodology: In the pres...
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| Language: | English |
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Science Domain International
2015
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| Summary: | Background and Aims: Rambutan fruits are native to the humid tropical regions of the
Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Its antimicrobial properties are well known. There
are two varieties of rambutan fruits available in Malaysian market i.e. red and yellow
rambutan.
Methodology: In the present study, a qualitative phytochemical analysis along with
antibacterial properties of methanolic extract of both the varieties of rambutan peels were
carried out by disc diffusion method against Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus
aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Results: The methanolic extract of yellow rambutan peels showed more potency than red
rambutan peels against Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus ranged from
7-10mm and 5-12mm, respectively in different concentrations. At the same time both the
extracts do not showed zone of inhibition against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
Conclusion: These results showed that methanolic extract of yellow rambutan peels are
good candidate for further investigation against gram positive bacteria. |
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