Gerald M. Rivera

Department of Bacteriology, Visayas State University Integrated High School, Baybay, Philippines

Publications

• Research Article   
  Antimicrobial property of a potential bio-hand sanitizer made from Alugbati (Basella alba), Makahiya Plant (Mimosa pudica), and Mayana Plant (Coleus blumei)
  Author(s): Kristel Ann Patrice O. Santos*, Lindsay Marielle D. Nayre, Alecsa Kline L. Quinanola, Robelyn T. Piamonte and Gerald M. Rivera
  
  In consideration of the rampant bacteria and fungi traversing our world, it is paramount that people discover new methods to prevent or combat these unrelenting pathogens. Hence, the researchers explored the potential of the Alugbati, Mayana, and Makahiya, as bio-hand sanitizers since they may help solve such widespread issues. The bio-hand sanitizer was formulated by mixing the ethanolic extracts of Alugbati, Mayana, and Makahiya. The bio-hand sanitizer was assayed against Escherichia coli (E. coli) at 75% and 100% concentrations following the filter paper disc diffusion method with a commercial hand sanitizer and antibiotic, streptomycin, as positive control and water as negative control. The bio-hand sanitizer exhibited some inhibition on bacterial colony growth. In comparison with the commercial hand sanitizer, the bio-hand sanitizer performs significantly better.. View More»
  

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