Original Research Article I Volume 3 I Issue 2 I 2017
A study on antimicrobial activity and phyto chemical constituents of some phyllanthus plants in South Indian region
Ananthagiri Komuraiah and A. Ragan
The American Journal of Science and Medical Research; 3(2); 25-29
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17812/ajsmr3207
Abstract:
Phytochemical tests and Antibacterial activity of the methanol extracts of four Phyllanthus species (P. tenellus, P.emblica, P. simplex and P. acidus) are evaluated. The diameter of inhibition zones ranged from 5 - 23 mm is found in agar well diffusion assay. Phyllanthus tenellus showed maximum activity of 23 mm. The minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) observed for Bacillus stearothermophilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Micrococcus luteus, Salmonella typhi, Enterobacter aerogenes, Proteus mirabilis, and Proteus vulgaris. P. tenellus and P.emblica showed the lowest MIC (30 μg/ml) as well as MBC (40 μg/ml) and thus an effective inhibitor of the tested bacteria. Alkaloids, Lignans, Triterpenoids,Tannins and Phenols were detected in all the four tested plants.
Keywords:
Water, physico-chemical parameters, seasonal variations, Pakhal Lake
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Article Dates:
Received: 2 April 2017; Accepted: 4 May 2017 ; Published: 30 June 2017
How To Cite:
Ananthagiri Komuraiah and A. Ragan. 2017. A study on antimicrobial activity and phyto chemical constituents of some phyllanthus plants in South Indian region. The Ame J Sci & Med Res, 3(2):25-29. doi:10.17812/ajsmr3207.
