Antifungal activity of extracts from Piper aduncum leaves prepared by different solvents and extraction techniques against dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton interdigitale

Santos, Maximillan LeiteMagalhães, Chaiana FroésRosa, Marcelo Barcellos daSantos, Daniel de AssisBrasileiro, Beatriz GonçalvesCarvalho, Leandro Machado deSilva, Marcelo Barreto daZani, Carlos LeomarSiqueira, Ezequias Pessoa dePeres, Rodrigo LoretoAndrade, Anderson Assunção

The effects of different solvents and extraction techniques upon the phytochemical profile and anti-Trichophyton activity of extracts from Piper aduncum leaves were evaluated. Extract done by maceration method with ethanol has higher content of sesquiterpenes and antifungal activity. This extract may be useful as an alternative treatment for dermatophytosis.

1. Piper aduncum L.
2. Extraction techniques
3. Trichophyton
4. Dermatophytes
5. Antifungal activity