Antibacterial activity of some diuretic indigenous medicinal plants

ABSTRACT

Zea mays [Corn silk] alcoholic extract showed greater activity against Klebsiella pneumoniae. Escherichia coli Salmonella paratyphi A and Salmonella typhi as compare to Penbrintin, while Raphanus sativus Linn [Seeds] alcoholic extract showed greater activity against all the three organism except Klebsiella pneumoniae [gram -ve] as compare to Penhritin. Raphanus sativus Linn [Seeds] alcoholic extract and Zea mays [Corn silk] alcoholic extract showed greater activity against Bacillus subtilis [gram +ve] in comparison with Penbritin, Cymbopogon citratus [DC] Stapf leaves powder and Raphanus sativus Linn [seeds] oil did not show any antibacterial activity. Raphanus sativus Linn [seeds] oil did not show any antifungal activity