Antimicrobial Activity of Cinnamomum Camphora against Pathogens Isolated from Burn Patient
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Cinnamomum camphora (kafor),, Burn Patient, PathogensAbstract
Cinnamomum camphora, a medicinal herb belonging to the family Lauraceae, is known for its potential therapeutic applications. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of C. camphora against pathogens isolated from burn patients. The prepared extracts were tested using the agar well diffusion method, employing solvents such as acetone, chloroform, distilled water, ethanol, hexane, and methanol. The antibacterial activity was assessed against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with zones of inhibition measured in millimeters. The ethanolic extract exhibited significant antibacterial activity, with inhibition zones of 14 mm for E. coli and 15 mm for S. aureus. Similarly, acetonic, ethanolic, methanolic, and aqueous extracts demonstrated larger zones of inhibition, indicating their potential to resist microbial growth. In contrast, chloroform and hexane extracts did not exhibit antibacterial activity against either E. coli or S. aureus.
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