Antimicrobial and Radical Scavenging Efficacy of Leaf and Flower of Aristolochia indica Linn.
Journal Title: STAR Journal - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study was performed to screen antibacterial, antifungal and radical scavenging efficacy of leaf and flower extract of Aristoochia indica Linn. Antibacterial and antifungal activity was evaluated by agar well diffusion and poisoned food technique respectively. Radical scavenging potential was determined by DPPH free radical scavenging assay. Overall, Leaf extract and flower extract displayed stronger antibacterial and antifungal activity respectively. Leaf extract was found to scavenge DPPH radicals more effectively when compared to flower extract. In suitable form, the plant can be used against microbial infections and oxidative stress.
Authors and Affiliations
Abhishiktha S. Naik| Department of Microbiology, S.R.N.M.N College of Applied Sciences, N.E.S Campus, Balraj Urs Road,Shivamogga-01, Karnataka, India, Saba Siddiqua| Department of Microbiology, S.R.N.M.N College of Applied Sciences, N.E.S Campus, Balraj Urs Road,Shivamogga-01, Karnataka, India, Shrunga M. N| Department of Microbiology, S.R.N.M.N College of Applied Sciences, N.E.S Campus, Balraj Urs Road,Shivamogga-01, Karnataka, India, Sunitha Kumari L| Department of Microbiology, S.R.N.M.N College of Applied Sciences, N.E.S Campus, Balraj Urs RoadShivamogga-01, Karnataka, India, Prashith Kekuda T. R| Department of Microbiology, S.R.N.M.N College of Applied Sciences, N.E.S Campus, Balraj Urs Road,Shivamogga-01, Karnataka, India, Raghavendra H. L| College of Medical and Health Sciences, Wollega University, Post Box No: 395, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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