Characterization of phenolic content and antimicrobial activities of fern species used by Malays in traditional medicine

• Main Authors: Ramya, Razanah, Othman, Rashidi, Mohd Hatta, Farah Ayuni, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Syibrah Hanisah, Mohd Latif, Nur Hanie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021
• Subjects: GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography; GT Manners and customs; RS Pharmacy and materia medica; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/94818/1/94818_Characterization%20of%20phenolic%20content.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/94818/; https://spaj.ukm.my/ajehh/index.php/ajehh/article/view/180

In the past, ferns were traditionally used by the people as food, medicine, domestic use, ornamental plants and in many handicrafts. However, studies have shown that ferns produce a variety of secondary metabolites that display many bioactivities that can help treat diseases. Thus, they are popularl...