Antimicrobial and phytochemical studies of Swertia corymbosa.
The aqueous, methanol, chloroform and hexane extracts of Swertia corymbosa were tested (in vitro) for their antimicrobial efficiency. Maximum inhibitory activity was noticed against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi.
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Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi 627 412, Tamil Nadu, India. vinaa@rediffmail.com
Viswanathan
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Saraswathy
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Balakrishna
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Brindha
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Lakshmanaperumalsamy
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000187:drug effects; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D029965:Gentianaceae; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012485:Salmonella typhi / Q000187:drug effects*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts