Hazir Rahman, Usman Ali Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Noor Muhammad, Muhammad Daud Khan, Muhammad Asif, Azizullah Azizullah, Muhammad Adnan, Waheed Murad
BACKGROUND: The present study was undertaken to analyze the phytochemical content and biological activity of Cichorium intybus seeds traditionally used in Charsadda, Pakistan against multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens. OBJECTIVES: This study explored the qualitative and quantitative antibacterial potential of C. intybus. Further qualitative analysis of phytochemical content was performed. METHODS: Cichorium intybus seed extracts were prepared in aqueous, chloroform, ethanol, and hexane separately...
November 2016: Jundishapur Journal of Microbiology