Antimicrobial patterns of leaves and roots extracts and amino acids content of the Sudanese Guiera senegalensis leaves

Global Veterinary Microbiology and Veterinary Medicine Summit

October 17-18, 2016 Chicago, USA

Nabaa Kamal Badawe Al Shafei

University of Bahri, Sudan

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Veterinar Sci Techno

Abstract :

The study was carried out to assess the amino acids content of Guiera senegalensis (Gs) leaves and the antimicrobial activity of leaves and roots bark extract. Gs is used as a traditional medicinal plant by herb users in western Kordufan, Sudan. The leaves extracts were used in different serial dilutions (100, 80, 70 and 60%) using solvent of different polarities: Water, methanol and ethanol. The methanol and ethanol extracts were found to be active against Bacillus subtitlis, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas where they recorded zone of growth inhibition �10 mm which is considered active. Aqueous extract appeared to have weak antimicrobial activity compared to other solvents. Gs leaves have a high content of essential amino acids which is together with its high protein content reflect a desirable nutritional value. On the other hand, although roots extracts did not show appreciable antimicrobial activity, the root powder has been used for treatment of wounds including diabetic wounds. Research is needed to investigate if the roots powder and extract have factors that promote wound healing. Gs is a valuable traditional medicinal plant and its leaves can also be used as protein and essential amino acids supplement for ruminant in dry seasons. The amino acid composition together with other phytochemical components and antimicrobial activities of Gs leaves extract represent a huge potential for development of pharmaceutical drugs.

Biography :

Email: nabaak@yahoo.com