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- Title
Sahara Honey Shows a Higher Potency Against Pseudomonas Aerugenosa Compared to Other Algerian Types of Honey.
- Authors
L., Boukraâ; K., Amara; H., Aggad
- Abstract
BACKGROUND Sahara honey was compared with other varieties of Algerian honey for its effectiveness against Pseudomonas aerugenosa. MATERIAL AND METHODS Six varieties of honey from different regions in Algeria were used to determine their potency against Pseudomonas aerugenosa. Four varieties originated from northern Algeria and two from the Sahara. Two types of media were used: nutrient broth and King A agar. The media incorporation technique was used. For each variety the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was determined by finding the plate with the lowest concentration of honey on which the strain would not grow or the tube with the lowest concentration of honey without the development of a veil of colonies on its top. MAIN RESULTS On the King A agar the MIC of the four northern varieties ranged from 25 % to 31 % whereas the MIC of the two varieties of Sahara honey was 12 % and 15 %. On nutrient broth the MIC of the northern varieties ranged from 10 % to 21 % whereas the MIC of the two varieties of Sahara honey was 9%. CONCLUSION The botanic flora of the Sahara is known in Algeria for its medicinal use. The higher potency of the Sahara honey is most probably due to its plant-derived antibacterial substances. Further studies may elucidate the nature of these substances.
- Subjects
AFRICA; HONEY; PSEUDOMONAS aeruginosa; ANTIBACTERIAL agents; PSEUDOMONAS
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2007, Vol 14, Issue 1, p119
- ISSN
1394-195X
- Publication type
Article