Evaluation of in Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Flower Extract of Tabernaemontana divaricata against Oral Pathogens
Journal Title: Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract:Tabernaemontana divaricata is commonly used for the treatment of various illnesses. In the present study crude flower extracts were made using four different solvents such as water, methanol, ethanol and chloroform and were subjected to preliminary phytochemical analysis .Well diffusion method was used for screening of the antimicrobial activity against selected oral pathogens such as Streptococus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus mitis and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Results showed the presence various phytochemicals including alkaloids, tannins, reducing sugars, saponin, steroids and triterpenoids and proteins. Among these extracts, methanol extract showed significant antibacterial activity against most tested bacteria. The weakest activity was seen in the acetone extracts. Keywords:Tabernaemontana divaricata, oral pathogens, well diffusion method.
Authors and Affiliations
Rahamat Unissa, Chette Swathi, Biduru Priyanka, D. Mounika Redddy, Kashi Niharika
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP397646
- DOI -
- Views 216
- Downloads 0
Effect of Extraction Solvents on Phytochemical Composition of Selected Medicinal Ferns in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Abstract: The effect of extraction solvents (water, ethanol and hexane) on the content of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, saponins, total phenols, tannins and flavonoids in three selected medicinal ferns (Nephrolepis c...
Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of the Essential Oils from Aquillaria malaccensis in Bangladesh
Abstract: Agarwood oil is a highly priced type of oil due to its unique aroma. Agarwood oil is widely used in perfume, medicine and cosmetic industries due to its unique properties and high medicinal value. The oil is ge...
Impact of Physical Activity Profile and Tobacco Consumption on Cardiometabolic Diseases of Cameroonians in Dschang Health District
Abstract:This study aimed at studying the epidemiology and prevalence of risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases. 254 male subjects aged between 30 and 60 years old and apparently in good health having consented freely...
Selection of Soybean Genotypes (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) through Genetic Variability Analysis
Abstract: The physiomorphological divergence was assessed in twenty-seven soybean genotypes by using cluster mean analysis, principal component and principal coordinate analysis and mean difference to identify parental g...
Facts about Virgin Copra Oil: Chemistry, Production - A Review on Potential Applications and Functional Properties
Abstract: Coconut oil also commonly known as Copra oil is edible oil obtained from the kernel of harvested mature coconuts of the coconut palm .In recent years this oil has attained superstardom in the health food world....