Investigating antimicrobial aspects of Acampepraemorsa (Roxb.) Blatt. & mc.

Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines ›› 2014, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (4): 105-109.

Investigating antimicrobial aspects of Acampepraemorsa (Roxb.) Blatt. & mc.

Geeta Swami 1*, Jyotsna Salvi 2, S. S. Katewa 2

1 Department of Botany, Govt. College, Nathdwara 313301, Rajasthan, India;2 Department of Botany, College of Science, Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur 313001, Rajasthan, India

Received:2013-06-25 Revised:2014-05-27 Online:2014-08-20 Published:2014-08-20
Contact: Geeta Swami

Abstract

Abstract: The paper deals with screening of antimicrobial activity of leaves and root of Acampe praemorsa (Roxb.). The plant material was
collected from the Phulwari-ki-Nal sanctuary of Southern Rajasthan. Results were compared with standard drug streptomycin.
Petroleum ether extract of leaves showed significant activity against Escherichia coli (17.66±0.47 mm). Methanolic extract of
fruit pulp and fruit rind of the plant showed good activity against all the bacteria tested and the zone of inhibition varied from
10.00 mm to 17.66 mm. Less encouraging activity of methanolic extract of leaf against Proteus mirabilis was reported.

Key words: anti-microbial activity, Acampe praemorsa, orchid, traditional medicine, phytomedicine, Southern Rajasthan

Geeta Swami , Jyotsna Salvi, S. S. Katewa . Investigating antimicrobial aspects of Acampepraemorsa (Roxb.) Blatt. & mc.[J]. Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines, 2014, 9(4): 105-109.

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