TY - BOOK AU - Cadavona, Sheryl E., et al. TI - The Antibacterial Property of Mimosa Pudica (Makahiya) Root Extract Against Staphylococcus Aureus PY - 2001/// N1 - Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) -- Mariano Marcos State University - College of Health Sciences, Batac City; Bibliography: leaves 26 N2 - ABSTRACT; CADAVONA, SHERYL E., DANCEL, JAN P., INVIERNO, LOVELLA B., MALDA, ROWENA A., MORELLA, FLORENCE D., TAMAYO, MICHELLE P., ; Mariano Marcos State University, College of Health Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Batac City 2906 Ilocos Norte, October 2001. THE ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTY OF Mimosa pudica (Makahiya) ROOT EXTRACT AGAINST Staphylococcus Aureus THESIS ADVISER: MRS. MAGDALENA B. LAGUA 46 pp This research was conducted to determine the PRESENCE OF ALKALOIDS FROM THE ROOTS OF Makahiya (Mimosa pudica) as an antibacterial agent against Staphylococcus Aureus. Results have shown that alkaloids were present in roots of Makahiya through screening of alkaloids. Alkaloids obtained from the makahiya were tested on cultural Staphylococcus aureus shown by the inhibition zones. It was also found out that the alkaloids root extract are equally effective in treating infected wounds. ER -