Inhibition of bacterial growth using false yam (Icacina oliviformis) extract as an additive in liquid soap

False yam (Icacina oliviformis) is a drought-resistant root crop found in Northern Ghana. Research confirms it to contain some levels of antimicrobial, antifungal, antidiarrheal, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities. This study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of False yam extracts incorporated in liquid soap against selected microorganisms. Polar solvent (methanol, ethanol, and water) extracts from the leaves, tuber (root),...