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Antibacterial Effects of Ruellia Tuberosa

This study aims to determine if the stem of Ruellia tuberosa can inhibit the growth of the bacterium E. coli. Specifically, it will investigate whether the stem contains phytochemicals with antibacterial properties, whether it is effective against E. coli, and how it compares to commercial antibacterial products. If shown to inhibit E. coli, the stem extract could provide a cheaper and safer antibacterial alternative, and help treat diseases caused by this bacteria. The study would also contribute to new antibacterial medicine development and knowledge in the field.

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Antibacterial Effects of Ruellia Tuberosa

This study aims to determine if the stem of Ruellia tuberosa can inhibit the growth of the bacterium E. coli. Specifically, it will investigate whether the stem contains phytochemicals with antibacterial properties, whether it is effective against E. coli, and how it compares to commercial antibacterial products. If shown to inhibit E. coli, the stem extract could provide a cheaper and safer antibacterial alternative, and help treat diseases caused by this bacteria. The study would also contribute to new antibacterial medicine development and knowledge in the field.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Bacteria are found everywhere. They are all over around us, some are good

bacteria and some causes harm. It is said that bacteria are one of the leading causes of

serious diseases like typhoid fever, tetanus, syphilis, tuberculosis, and a lot more. One of

these bacteria is E. coli.

E. coli is a type of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of animals,

including humans. Yet, several types of E. coli, especially E. coli 0157:H7 can cause

intestinal infection. The symptoms of intestinal infection are diarrhea, abdominal pain,

and fever. More serious cases can lead to bloody diarrhea, dehydration, or even kidney

failure. People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and

older adults are more risk for developing these complications. Most of it is caused by

contaminated food or water. (Pietrangelo, 2015). Humans develop new antimicrobial

products from different medicinal plants. One of these is Ruellia tuberosa.

Ruellia tuberosa is from Acanthaceae family. Ruellia tuberosa is also called

ruellia, popping plant, cracker plant, fever root, meadow weed, Minnie root, pink-striped,

trumpet lily, snapdragon root (Stuart, 2015). This wild plant is known for its fruit that

pops when it gets wet.

Its pretty surprising to know that this popping plant have anti-inflammatory, anti-

oxidant, antioxiceptive, and gastro protective properties (Stuart, 2015). Ruellia tuberosa
is also diurectic, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-pyretic, and antihypertensive (Vermeulen,

2013).

Statement of the Problem

This study was conducted to determine if the stem of Ruellia tuberosa can inhibit

the growth of bacterium E. coli.

Specifically, this study will sought answers to the following questions:

1. Does the stem of Ruellia tuberosa have phytochemicals responsible for

antibacterial property?

2. Is the stem of Ruellia tuberosa effective in inhibiting the growth of E. coli?

3. Are there any significant differences between commercialized antibacterial

product and the stem extract of Ruellia tuberosa as an antibacterial?

Hypotheses

1. The stem of Ruellia tuberosa has phytochemicals responsible for antibacterial

property.

2. The stem of Ruellia tuberosa is effective in inhibiting the growth of E. coli.

3. There are significant differences between commercialized antibacterial product

and the stem extract of Ruellia tuberosa as an antibacterial.

Significant of the Study

This study is significant to the following:


To the community, the people in the community will have cheaper, effective, and

safer antibacterial products from Ruellia tuberosa stem. They can treat diseases that are

caused by E. coli.

To the people who have Ruellia tuberosa plant, they can use the stem of the R.

tuberosa as an antibacterial and, probably, they can have an income from it.

To the researchers, they will gain knowledge about the focus of the study. They

can also contribute in the field of medicine by developing new antibacterial against E.

coli out of the Ruellia tuberosa stem extract.

Scope and Delimitation

This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Ruellia tuberosa stem

extract against E. coli.

Ruellia tuberosa stem extract will be tested to evaluate its effectiveness against E.

coli and compared with the commercialized antibacterial product. The antibacterial

activity will be shown in terms of zone of inhibition.

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