molluscicidal and antimicrobial activity of solanum aculeastrum
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Date
2003
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Abstract
The methanolic extract of the fresh root bark and berries of Solanum aculeastrum showed significant activity against host snails of schistosomiasis. The berries extract was more potent with 100% snail kill at 50 ppm. Fractionation increased activity with 100% mortality at 20 ppm. The aqueous and methanolic extracts of the berries showed moderate antimicrobial activity, increasing by fractionation.
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Solanum aculeastrum, chistosomiasis, Molluscicidal activity, Antimicrobial activity
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Fitoterapia 74, 298-301