Antimicrobial activity of Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Euphorbia hirta and Asystasia gangeticum.
The ethanolic extracts of the dry fruits of Caesalpinia pulcherrima, aerial parts of Euphorbia hirta and flowers of Asystasia gangeticum were tested for antimicrobial activity. The three plants exhibited a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity, particularly against Escherichia coli (enteropathogen), Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
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Shri Vishnu College of Pharmacy, Vishnupur, Bhimavaram, 534 202 A.P., India. muvvala1963@yahoo.co.in
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D027901:Acanthaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000032:analysis*; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000032:analysis*; D029911:Caesalpinia / Q000737:chemistry*; D028481:Euphorbia / Q000737:chemistry*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents