In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Crude Extracts from Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae) and Solanum torvum (Solanaceae) against Selected Shigella Species

Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Christelle Amanda Djakam Ngola, Aimerance Mabelle Madoung, Staelle Pierre Tedonzang, Aicha Sylvanie Magniteu Lekefack, Yolande Nzeulienou Noubissi, Jamila Aminatou Kone, Brice Rostan Pinlap, Boniface Pone Kamdem
DOI: 10.14218/jerp.2025.00052
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Abstract

Infectious diarrhea is a gastrointestinal illness that results in around 1.7 billion cases and 525,000 deaths annually, particularly among children under five, according to the World Health Organization. While some Cameroonian medicinal plants show promise for treating diarrhea, many plants are used without established scientific evidence of their efficacy. These plants include Tithonia diversifolia (T. diversifolia) and Solanum torvum (S. torvum), which are traditionally used to treat diarrheal symptoms. This study sought to investigate the anti-Shigella activity of leaf extracts from T. diversifolia and S. torvum.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Medicinal Plant Research Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
e00052–e00052
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN