Antifungal Effects of English Camphor Basil (Ocimum canum) Leaves and Flower Extracts on some Selected Fungi Associated with Skin Infections
Abstract: Investigations were carried out to ascertain the antifungal activity of English camphor basil (Ocimumcanum) leaves and flower extracts on some selected fungi associated with skin infections. Plant samples were collected at Mista Ali, Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Phytochemical analysis was carried out in the Biochemistry Laboratory of National Veterinary Research Institute Vom (NVRI), located in Jos South LGA. Qualitatively, both extract revealed the presence of steroids, cardiac glycosides and flavonoids while tannins were detected in the leaves extract only. There was significant (p
Keywords: Antifungal, Leaves, Flower, Extracts, Ocimumcanum, English Camphor Basil
How to Cite?: Dabo A D, Gberikon G.M, Damter F.A, "Antifungal Effects of English Camphor Basil (Ocimum canum) Leaves and Flower Extracts on some Selected Fungi Associated with Skin Infections", Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1326-1329, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=19091802, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/19091802