Antibacterial and antioxidant properties of crude extract fractions and compounds from the stem bark of Polyscias fulva Hiern (Araliaceae)

摘要

BackgroundIn our previous work, the dichloromethane-methanol (1:1 v/v) extract, fractions and isolated compounds from Polyscias fulva stem bark showed interesting antifungal activity. As a continuity of that work, this study aimed to bring out complementary informations about the antimicrobial properties of P. fulva stem bark that may be useful in the standardization of phytomedicine from this plant.