ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF SALACIA PYRIFORMIS

Abstract

The phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extracts of Salacia pyriformis revealed the presence of saponins, tannis, polyphenols, cardiac glycosides and alkaloids. An in-vitro antibacterial action of the plant material was evaluated, using the disc diffusion method. The extracts exhibited marked inhibitory action on the growth of Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli at the concentration of 100mg/ml.


Key Words: Salacia pyrriformis, Celastraceae, root chemical constituents, antibacterial activity, celesbraceae


Nig. J. Nat Prod. And Med. Vol.4 2000: 65-66