Antibacterial activity of Crotalaria pallida Aiton. (Fabaceae)
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Crotalaria pallida Aiton. Fabaceae has been used for the treatment of various diseases like. The aim of the present study is to assess antibacterial activity of methanolic leaves extract of Crotalaria pallida Aiton. Escherichia coli and Klebsilla pneumonieae showed maximum susceptibility 19±1 and 18.66±0.57 at 25 mg/ml concentration respectively while Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus sp. and Staphylococcus aureus showed less susceptibility 11±1, 11.33±1.5 and 15±1 at 25 mg/ml concentration respectively. Overall results have proved that C. pallida leaves posses significant antibacterial activity.
Authors and Affiliations
Kiruthiga R| ResearchDepartment of Biotechnology,Dr. Mahalingam Centre for Research and Development, N. G. M. College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 642001, India, Rakkimuthu R| ResearchDepartment of Biotechnology,Dr. Mahalingam Centre for Research and Development, N. G. M. College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 642001, India, Aravinthan K . M| ResearchDepartment of Biotechnology,Dr. Mahalingam Centre for Research and Development, N. G. M. College, Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 642001, India
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