Research Article

Antibacterial Activity Test of Extracts and Fractions of Cassava Leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz) against Clinical Isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes Causing Acne

Table 2

Standard sample and extract parameters.

Standard parameterConcentrations (%)
SampleExtract

Water content9.210.0
The contents of the extract dissolved in water1660
The level of extract which was soluble in ethanol2774
Shrinkage drying1211
Total ash content13
Levels of ash dissolved in water92.31
Acid-insoluble ash level7.69