Title of article :
Antibacterial and antioxidant effect of natural extracts from Baccharis latifolia (chilca)
Author/Authors :
Bayas-Morejón, Favian Biotechnology Center - “Laguacoto II” Agricultural Campus - Agroindustrial Engineering Degree - Research and Relationship Department - Bolívar State University, Guaranda , Ramón, Riveliño Faculty of Sciences in Food Engineering - Technical University of Ambato , Mite-Cárdenas, Gladys Faculty of Health and Human Sciences - Bolívar State University , Guaranda-Ecuador
Abstract :
The objective of the study was; to determine the antimicrobial activity of extracts of Baccharis latifolia (Bl) against Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria of food origin; as well as evaluate the antioxidant activity of these extracts. Extracts of leaves, root, stem and Bl flowers were used. After the analysis of antimicrobial activity against Listeria and Salmonella. After analysis showed that leaf and flower extracts were more effective, while against E. coli, flower and stem extracts. In antioxidant activity, the Bl flower extract at 60 mg/mL had a greater effect with 47.25%. In conclusion, Bl extracts, proved to be a natural alternative to partially inhibit pathogen development
Keywords :
Antibacterial , antioxidant , natural extracts , chilca
Journal title :
Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences (CJES)
