Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences: Research Areas

Article Title: Production of Medicated Soap from Stem Bark Extract of Commiphora Kerstingii Plant
by D. Kubmarawa, M. H. Shagal, and S. E. Mandama

Abstract:
The extract of the stem bark of Commiphora Kerstingii plant was used to produce medicated soap. The pH, moisture contents, chloride contents, total fatty matter, insoluble impurity and activity of the soap against A. niger, Penicillum expansum, Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomanas aerogonisa, and Aerobic mesophilic were carried out. The results shows that the medicated soap produced has pH (10.6), moisture contents (16.4%), chloride contents (0.50%), total fatty matter (38.4%) and insoluble impurity (3.20%). The results of the antimicrobial screening shows that the medicated soap produced has activity (zone of inhibition) against A. niger (6.20 mm), Penicillum expansum (9.50 mm) and Candida albicans (13.0 mm).These results agree with the claims by the traditional healers that parts of C. Kerstingii plant can be used in producing medicated soap because the plant is medicinal and therefore possess antimicrobial properties.

Keywords: Antibacterial, Commiphora Kerstingii, Extract, Soap, Candida Albicans

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