Studies on antibacterial activity of Ficus racemosa Linn. leaf extract

Authors
Mandal, SC Saha, BP Pal, M
Citation
Sc. Mandal et al., Studies on antibacterial activity of Ficus racemosa Linn. leaf extract, PHYTOTHER R, 14(4), 2000, pp. 278-280
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Journal title
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
ISSN journal
0951418X → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
278 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-418X(200006)14:4<278:SOAAOF>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Extracts of Ficus racemosa Linn. leaves were tested for antibacterial poten tial against Escherichia coli. ATCC 10536, Basillus pumilis ATCC 14884, Bac illus subtilis ATCC 6633, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 25619 and Staphylococ cus aureus ATCC 29737, The effects produced by the extracts were significan t and were compared with chloramphenicol. The petroleum ether extract was t he most effective against the tested organisms. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wil ey & Sons, Ltd.