Antimicrobial properties of anacardium occidentale (Cashew) leaf extract against staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli

Mohd Ali Jinah, Nor Ain Nabihah and Ahmad Yusof @ Hanafi, Hanani and Mat Jusoh, Hanapi (2020) Antimicrobial properties of anacardium occidentale (Cashew) leaf extract against staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 4 (3 (Special Issue)). pp. 1496-1506. E-ISSN 2600-8491

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Abstract

Introduction: Anacardium occidentale (cashew) leaf has been recognized as a potential source of natural antibacterial and antimicrobial compounds. Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial properties of Anacardium occidentale (cashew) leaves extract against the most common human pathogenic bacteria specifically Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Materials and methods: Anacardium occidentale leaves were extracted using 70% methanol. The antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated by determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) value. Results: The results showed that both bacteria were sensitive towards the leaves extract. However, E. coli was more sensitive towards the leaves extract than S. aureus which showed the lowest inhibitory concentration at 0.353 mg/ml and 0.705 mg/ml respectively. In addition, there was no significant different between the minimal concentrations of leaves extract that can kill both bacteria. The result also showed that no colony present in agar plates for both bacteria at concentration 2.821 mg/ml. Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that Anacardium occidentale (cashew) leaves extract are effective as antimicrobial agent against S. aureus and E. coli bacteria.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7232/92046
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Antimicrobial, Anacardium occidentale, MIC, MBC, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Hanani Ahmad Yusof @ Hanafi
Date Deposited:	01 Mar 2022 14:52
Last Modified:	01 Mar 2022 14:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/92046

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