Characterization and anti-bacterial activity of Jourdiqua

Abstract

This study was aimed to characterize physical and chemical properties and anti-bacterial activity of Jourdiqua. Three samples were collected from three different locations (Atbara, Shandi, an Aljazeera) noted as (1, 2, 3) respectively. The physical properties were conducted with pH meter and conductivity meter, while the chemical properties were studied by the aid of flame photometer, and XRF. The anti-bacterial activity was checked against staphylococcus which is the organism of tonsillitis. The observed result from the pH and conductivity measurements shows that Jourdiqua solution is basic (10.23, 10.18, 9.35) for sample 1, 2 and 3 respectively and has a high conductivity value (3.37ms, 3.20ms, 3.01ms) for sample 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The XRF analysis shows that it contains many essential elements e. g.: K, Ca, Fe, and Cu; but there were some heavy metal were present in significant concentrations e. g.: Pb, Ti, and Zr. Regarding all elements detected by XRF sample 3 was found to contain the highest concentration of each, while the other two sample almost contain the same concentration. The flame photometer results for Sodium and Potassium concentration were very high and not acceptable due to many factors. Anti-bacterial activity study shows that samples 1&2 exhibits anti-bacterial activity when it applied as a paste (saturated solution) where low concentrations (5%, 10%, 20%) exhibits no or low anti-bacterial activity. Sample 3 shows no anti-bacterial activity for all concentrations.