Antimicrobial Activity of Philippine Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) Rhizome Ethanolic Extract Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v4i5.50Keywords:
Antimicrobial, Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.), Bacteriostatic, Bioactive Compounds, Pseudomonas aeruginosaAbstract
The increasing resistance of pathogens to conventional antibiotics necessitates the exploration of alternative antimicrobial and bacteriostatic activity of Philippine arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) rhizome ethanolic extract (AREE) against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa), an opportunistic bacterial pathogen. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, wherein different concentrations of AREE (40%, 70%, and 100%) were tested for their inhibitory effects against P. aeruginosa using the disk diffusion method. The inhibition zones were measured and compared with a control setup. Results showed a significant increase in inhibition with higher concentrations of AREE, with mean inhibition zones of 4.05 mm, 5.00 mm, and 5.50 mm for 40%, 70%, and 100% AREE, respectively, compared to 2.40 mm of the control setup. These findings highlight the possible use of M. arundinacea rhizome extract as a natural antimicrobial and bacteriostatic agent.
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