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In vitro anti bacterial activity of ethanolic bark extract of acacia catechu willd against enteric pathogens

  • T. Lakshmi
  • , R. V. Geetha
  • , Anitha Roy
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

Aim: The Objective of Our study is to investigate the in-vitro antibacterial activity of ethanolic bark extract of Acacia catechu willd (fabaceae) against Enteric pathogens. Materials and Methods: The inhibitory effect of ethanolic bark extract of Acacia catechu willd was tested against five Gram negative bacilli and one Gram positive cocci by using the Disc diffusion method and the MIC & MBC values were determined. Results: The ethanolic bark extract exhibited antibacterial activity against staphylococcus aureus and shigella dysentriae with minimum inhibitory concentration, 1 mg/ml and minimum bactericidal concentrations of 1mg/ml. Conclusion: The ethanolic bark extract of Acacia catechu willd was found to be bactericidal in action.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)328-334
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Drug Development and Research
Volume3
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acacia catechu willd
  • Anti bacterial evaluation
  • Enteric pathogens
  • Mac farland's standard
  • Zone of inhibition

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