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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Antibacterial activity of Centella asiatica. Linn on some human pathogens
Authors
Nivetha R, SN Ambili, PL Drishya, A Iren Amutha, R Medo Merina
Abstract
Centella asiatica (L) is also known as Indian penny work. It is a small creeping herbaceous plant belongs to the family Apiaceae. It has been referred in the traditional Indian ayurvedic and siddha medicine. It has many medicinal purposes. The present investigation was carried out to study the antibacterial activity of different solvents of Centella asiatica against the selected pathogens such as Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae by agar well diffusion method. The organic solvents such as chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone ethanol and aqueous were employed. The results showed the potential antibacterial effects of ethanol extract against Salmonella typhi in centella asiatica. The other extracts of this plant were also found to be effective antibacterial agents against the selected human pathogens. Further studies showed be undertaken to elucidate the exact mechanism of action by which extracts exert their antibacterial effect to identify the active ingredients which can be used in drugs development program for safe health care services.
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Pages:157-160
How to cite this article:
Nivetha R, SN Ambili, PL Drishya, A Iren Amutha, R Medo Merina "Antibacterial activity of <em>Centella asiatica</em>. Linn on some human pathogens ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 157-160
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