Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Morus nigra & Citrus limon
Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
The present study was carried out to find out the antimicrobial activity of aqueous, acetone and ethyl acetate extract of Morus nigra and Citrus limon. Antimicrobial analysis was done by using agar well diffusion method against bacterial pathogens. Ethyl acetate extract of Morus nigra exhibited the maximum zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus, while ethyl acetate extract of Citrus limon shows maximum zone of inhibition against Bacillus & Staphylococcus aureus. Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) value was determined by using micro broth dilution method. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, and cardiac glycosides.
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Rizwan Ahmad, Aziz Ahmed
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