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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Capparis sepiaria L. against human clinical pathogens
Authors
Kumar M, Prince L
Abstract
The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance, as well as the evolution of new strains of disease causing agents, are of great concern to the global health community. Commonly used medicinal plants of our community could be an excellent source of drugs to fight off this problem. The present study is focused on exploring the phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of Capparis sepiaria L. against human clinical pathogens. Analysis of phytochemical compounds was carried out on different extracts of the powdered specimens of the plant using standard procedures. In this study tannin, flavonoids, saponins and carbohydrates showed positive results for Capparis sepiaria L. leaf extract. Diffusion discs were prepared and immersed in various solvent extracts for antimicrobial activity study. Acetone and methanol extracts of leaves showed maximum antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus terreus and Aspergillus flavus. The experiment confirmed the efficacy of Capparis sepiaria L. plant extracts as natural antimicrobials and suggested the possibility of employing them in drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases caused by the test organisms.
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Pages:759-763
How to cite this article:
Kumar M, Prince L "Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of <em>Capparis sepiaria </em>L. against human clinical pathogens ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 759-763
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