Antibacterial and Antifungal efficacy of steam distillate of Moringa oleifera Lam.
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ABSTRACT:
The present study describes antibacterial and antifungal activity of steam distillate of Moringa oleifera Lam, a
pan-tropical species known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. A considerable reduction in the growth of test bacteria was observed by distillate suggesting antibacterial effect. Among bacteria tested, more inhibition was observed in case of E. coli followed by S. aureus, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and B. subtilis. Inhibition of fungi was observed as reduced colony diameter in plates poisoned with distillate as compared to control plates. More inhibition of A. niger was observed followed by A. oryzae, A. terreus and A. nidulans. The antimicrobial activity of steam distillate of M. oleifera could be attributed to the inhibitory components present in the distillate fraction. Further studies involving separation of active constituents and determining biological efficacy are to be carried out.
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