Journal of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology

Hosseini M

Publications

• Research Article
  Comparison of Antibacterial Effect of Cichorium Intybus L. with Vancomycin, Ceftriaxone, Ciprofloxacin and Penicillin (In Vitro)
  Author(s): Ghaderi R, Zardast M, Hosseini M, Delgir B and Hassanpour MGhaderi R, Zardast M, Hosseini M, Delgir B and Hassanpour M
  
  Background and aim: Although antibiotics are used in the treatment of infectious diseases nevertheless, there are many problems such as adverse drug reactions and resistance to antibiotics. Plants, which may have less adverse reactions, can be suitable substitute for chemical drugs. Cichorium intybus L.which is one of the herbs that can be easily found in many areas of Iran, has antibacterial effect and can be used in the treatment of infectious diseases. The present study was planned for comparison of antibacterial effect of Cichorium intybus L. with vancomycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and penicillin. Methods: In the present experimental study Streptococcus pyogen, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus were cultured on blood-agar medium. Alcoholic extract of Cichorium intybus L. (AECI) was added to culture media along with antibiotics (vancomycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and peni.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1459.1000113

  Abstract PDF