Potential of untapped local species, “Chicha” (Stereospermum fimbriatum), as an alternative for skin infection treatment

• Main Authors: Awang, Anis Fadhlina Izyani, Sarker, Md. Zaidul Islam, Ahmed, Qamar Uddin, Md. Jaffri, Juliana, Omar, Muhammad Nor
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2016
• Subjects: TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/54094/1/54094_Potential%20of%20untapped%20local%20species.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/54094/; http://msabsimposium.blogspot.my/p/poster-presentation.html
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Skin infection diseases are among the most common skin problems. Scientists believe that plants play a vital role in the public health. Stereospermum fimbriatum or “Chicha” used traditionally to cure stomachache, earache, itchy skin and postpartum illness. Therefore, this study was designed to inves...