Studies on antidermatophytic effect of Allamanda cathertica

Authors

  • Ainun Nahar Institute of Biological Sciences, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi
  • Syed Ashrafuzzaman Department of Pharmacology, Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka
  • M. N. Islam Department of Zoology, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi
  • M. Shah Alam Department of Botany, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v5i1.4610

Keywords:

Allamanda cathertica, Antifungal activity, Dermatophytoses

Abstract

Antidermatophytic activity of dichloromethane and methanol extracts of whole plant of Allamandacathertica was evaluated. Two pathogenic dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and Microsporum gypseum were used that were collected from dermatophytoses patients.The dichloromethane extract was moderately active at concentration of 50 µg/disc but exhibited highly potent activity at concentration of 200 µg/disc.  The methanol extract was not active against the tested fungi. Dichloromethane extract of A.cathertica may have antidermatophyte constituents that could be useful in ringworm diseases.

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2010-03-14

How to Cite

Nahar, A., S. Ashrafuzzaman, M. N. Islam, and M. S. Alam. “Studies on Antidermatophytic Effect of Allamanda Cathertica”. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 5, no. 1, Mar. 2010, pp. 5-7, doi:10.3329/bjp.v5i1.4610.

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