PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF NEEM STEM BACK AGAINST SALMONELLA TYPHI
Abstract
Neem stemback derived from the seed of the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and agriculture. it's versatility and efficacy have made it a valuable resources in various settings with growing concern about environment sustainability human, health and agricultural productivity. Neem oil in particular was widely used as a traditional medicine in India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia and already has more than 2000 years history. Neem oil was often administered orally, for deworming and constipation, and is applied topically to relieve rheumatism, ulcer, itching.This study aim to determine phytochemical screening and antifungal activities of neem oil against some fungal species, and objective investigate the extraction of Neem stem with different method,as well as the potential application of the extracted oil in different field. Neem is a vegetable oil obtained from the leaves,bark and seed kernels of the Neem tree. The result of this study show that petroleum, the extract of neem stem had antimicrobial properties again two of the fungi species stuchied, aspergilius many workers have reported the use of plant extract in the control of salmonella typhi.
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