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Aug 6, 2007Keywords:
Garlic <i>Cissampelos mucronata</i> Antibacterial activity Phytochemical screening Alkaloids
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Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Cissampelos mucronata a. Rich (Menispermaceae) extracts
Abstract
Phytochemical screening of various extracts of Cissampelos mucronata, obtained using soxhlet apparatus showed presence of alkaloids, tannins and saponins. These crude extracts demonstrated moderate inhibition activity using Nutrient agar Swab sticks method against four species of bacteria: Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive), and Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli (gram negative). Water and methanol – dichloromethane (1:1) extracts exhibited highest activity. These results lend credence to the use of this plant in traditional medicine in treating bacteria related diseases.
Keywords: Garlic; Cissampelos mucronata; Antibacterial activity; Phytochemical screening; Alkaloids.
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioresources Vol. 3 (2) 2006: pp. 103-106
