Investigating the pharmaceutical aspects of infused oil of Hibiscus sabdariffa flower against folliculitis caused by gram positive Staphylococcus aureus.
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Hibiscus sabdariffa, flower oil, Staphylococcus aureus, folliculitis, hair growth, scalp problems
Abstract
Treatment and prevention of illnesses of the hair and scalp have benefited greatly from the use of natural medications when used in conjunction with traditional medical procedures. Staphylococcus aureus, one of the four most common folliculitis bacteria, was tested for antimicrobial susceptibility in hibiscus oil using the agar well diffusion technique. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was calculated using the quantity of hibiscus oil required to treat one milliliter of agar solution as the input. Significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus is shown by the plant extract. It was shown that the 300 mg/ml Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) was effective against both strains of Staphylococcus aureus. According to the findings, hibiscus oil effectively inhibits bacterial infections in hair follicles and reduces inflammation.
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