Extracts from the Shoots of Arctotis arctotoides Inhibit the Growth of Bacteria and Fungi

Acetone, methanol and water extracts obtained from the shoots of Arctotis arctotoides through shaking and homogenization, were investigated for their antimicrobial activities. Growth inhibition using agar dilution assays was determined against ten selected bacterial and six fungal species. Although not fungicidal, extracts from the herb showed significant growth inhibition against all the fungi tested. The homogenized water extract was...