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Antibacterial activity of Terminalia pallida
Malaya Gupta1, U K Mazumder, L Manikandan
1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 700 032, India. lak_mani@yahoo.com
Fitoterapia
|April 30, 2002
Summary
The methanol extract from Terminalia pallida dried fruit demonstrated broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. This finding highlights its potential as a natural antimicrobial agent.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Botany
Background:
- The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance necessitates the exploration of novel antimicrobial agents.
- Traditional medicinal plants are a valuable source for discovering new therapeutic compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the antimicrobial potential of Terminalia pallida.
- To evaluate the antibacterial activity of its methanol extract.
Main Methods:
- Methanol extraction of dried Terminalia pallida fruit powder.
- Assessment of antimicrobial activity using standard microbiological assays.
Main Results:
- The methanol extract of Terminalia pallida exhibited significant antimicrobial activity.
- A broad spectrum of antibacterial effects was observed against various bacterial strains.
Conclusions:
- Terminalia pallida possesses notable antimicrobial properties.
- The methanol extract shows promise as a natural antibacterial agent for further research and development.