Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of roots of Murraya koenigii (Linn.) Spreng. (Rutaceae)
Braz. j. microbiol
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42(4): 1569-1573, Oct.-Dec. 2011. graf, tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Murraya koenigii, family Rutaceae, commonly known as Curry leaf plant is a highly valued plant for its medicinal value and characteristic aroma. The plant is a rich source of carbazole alkaloids. The petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of roots of the plant were screened for phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activity for Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, steroids and flavonoids in the root extracts of the plant. The study shows that all the extracts possess remarkable antibacterial activity. Additionally, petroleum ether and chloroform extracts also had antifungal activity.
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Main subject:
Plants, Medicinal
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Chloroform
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Rutaceae
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Murraya
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Alkaloids
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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