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Allium cepa (onion) leaves extracts exhibit antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Bacillus subtilis, with potential as a natural antimicrobial agent. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Allium cepa leaves extracts.

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Potentials of Using Allium cepa (Onion) Leaves Extracts as Antibacterial Agent: A Strategy of Converting Agricultural Waste to Wealth

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To evaluate the phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of Allium cepa leaves extracts.
Conducted qualitative phytochemical screening of onion leaves extracts.
Performed antibacterial evaluation against selected bacterial strains using inhibition zones.
Used ceftriaxone as a control antibiotic for comparison.
Identified essential phytochemicals including alkaloids, flavonoids, and tannins in the extracts.
Showed maximum antibacterial inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus at 3.04 mm and Escherichia coli at 2.68 mm.
MIC values indicated effective concentrations: 75 mg/mL for Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

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Research investigates antibacterial effects of onion leaves extracts, suggesting a natural alternative for treating infections.

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Muhammad et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Potentials of Using Allium cepa (Onion) Leaves Extracts as Antibacterial Agent: A Strategy of Converting Agricultural Waste to Wealth

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