@article{MAKHILLRJAS2013849298,
    title = {The Antimicrobial Activity of Elderberry (<I>Sambucus nigra</I> L.) Extract Against Gram Positive Bacteria, Gram Negative Bacteria and Yeast},
    journal = {Research Journal of Applied Sciences},
    volume = {8},
    number = {4},
    pages = {240-243},
    year = {2013},
    issn = {1815-932x},
    doi = {rjasci.2013.240.243},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-932x&doi=rjasci.2013.240.243},
    author = {Shahin,Abdorrasoul,Saeideh and},
    keywords = {Antimicrobial activity,elder berry,pathogenic microorganisms,inhibitory activity,Iran},
    abstract = {The methanolic extract of <I>Sambucus nigra</I> L. berries was studied for its <I>in vitro</I> antimicrobial activities through the Agar Dilution Method. The extract of the elder berry inhibited the growth of <I>Bacillus subtilis</I>, <I>Staphylococcus aureus</I> (ATCC15156), <I>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</I>, <I>Salmonella typhi</I> and <I>Escherichia coli. </I>Also, growth of <I>Candida albicans</I> was inhibited by crude extract of <I>Sambacus nigra</I> berries. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of the extract ranged from 0.625-15 &#956;g mL<SUP>-1</SUP>. The phytochemical analysis of the crude extract of this medicinal plant revealed the presence of anthocyanin, vitamins A and C a well as a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin B6. It also contains sterols, tannins and essential oils and can readily be considered as a healthy food. However, more evidence is needed to really sustain any claim related to their medicinal values. The results of the present study suggest that <I>Sambucus nigra</I> L. can be used in treating diseases caused by the test organisms. It can also be used as a strong food preservative.}
    }