In vitro antibacterial activity of the crude methanol extract of Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz. flower (Lythraceae)
Braz. j. microbiol
; 38(2): 204-207, Apr.-June 2007. tab
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ABSTRACT
The antibacterial activity of the crude methanol extract of Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz. flower was evaluated at two different concentrations by the agar well diffusion method. The methanol extract of the flower exhibited antibacterial activity at varied levels except against Bacillus subtilis and Micrococcus flavus. The methanol extract was most active against Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligenes. The extract was more active against Gram-negative bacteria as compared to Gram-positive. The inhibitory effect of the extract was compared with standard antibiotics, amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin.
RESUMO
A atividade antibacteriana do extrato metanólico bruto da flor Woodfordia fruticosa Kurz. (Lythraceae) foi avaliada em duas concentrações diferentes através do método de difusão em poços. A atividade antibacteriana ocorreu em diferentes níveis, exceto contra Bacillus subtilis e Micrococcus flavus. O extrato metanólico foi mais ativo contra Pseudomonas pseudoalcaligens. O extrato foi mais ativo contra bactérias Gram negativas do que bactérias Gram positivas. O efeito inibitório do extrato foi comparado ao dos antibióticos padrão amoxicilina e ciprofloxacina.
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Braz. j. microbiol
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Microbiology
Year:
2007
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Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Saurashtra University/IN