Antibacterial activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaf extract against staphylococcus aureus

Date of Completion

2018

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

Staphylococcus aureus, Rosmarinus, Vancomycin

Abstract

The study used was a descriptive-experimental design. The method used was Kirby-Bauer Antibiotic Testing with two concentrations of the crude rosemary extract and a control group of Vancomycin with a dosage of 30 mcg. The crude extract was prepared by utilizing a blender and a heater. The rosemary was blended into fine grains and was put into a beaker full of hot water. The rosemary grains were put into a cheese cloth and immersed in the water turning it into an aqueous solution. The results yielded proved that Rosmarinus officinalis is not an effective antibacterial/inhibitor against S. aureus.

Comments

Call Number: RP SHS 18 29

Location: Research Commons

First Advisor

Pancho E. Ercilla

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