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Studies on Antibacterial and Phytochemical Potential of Plumbago Zeylanica Linn. (plumbaginaceae) From Jhargram District, West Bengal, India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The antibacterial activity of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.(Plumbaginaceae) leaf, stem, flower and root extract was evaluated on microbial strains like gram positive species Staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative species Pseudomonas aeruginosa.The in vitro antibacterial assay was done by agar well diffusion method.Different solvents like ethanol, methanol, acetone, hexane and water were used for extraction of plant.The acetone and ethanol extracts of Plumbago zeylanica Linn.Root shows maximum antibacterial activity.Different phytoconstituents like alkaloid, phenols, flavonoids, and terpenoids were present in different solvent extracts of the plant.These phytochemicals may be responsible for antibacterial activity.

Source: International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences

DOI: 10.31032/ijbpas/2024/13.10.8430

Language: English

Topic: Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402991433

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