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Bioevaluation of antibacterial potential of Sarpgandha (Rauwolfia serpentina)

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The in vitro antibacterial activity of Rauwolfia serpentina plant extract has been investigated against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi and Klebsiella pneumoniae using the disc diffusion method. The alcoholic extract was found effective against Staphylococcus aureus only. The antibacterial activity is attributed to the presence of alkaloids, which was confirmed by gas liquid chromatography and positive alkaloid test. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by paper disc diffusion method. The results were compared with reference antibiotic tetracycline (one unit solution).

Source: Environment Conservation Journal

DOI: 10.36953/ecj.2009.101218

Authors: Vishal Upadhayay, Deepika, Padma Singh, P. Kaushik

Institution: Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $225