Antimicrobial activity of Memecylon malabaricum leaves.
The petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol extracts of Memecylon malabaricum leaves were tested for antimicrobial activity. Only methanol extract has shown activity against bacteria both Gram (+) and Gram (-), and fungi.
Hullatti
Kiran Kumar
KK
Department of Applied Botany and Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006, India.
Rai
V Ravishankar
VR
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D035322:Melastomataceae; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000187:drug effects; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018515:Plant Leaves
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts