Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts

Jahan Mumtaz; Warsi M.K.; Khatoon Fehmeeda; Hamid Hinna

Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts

Authors

Jahan Mumtaz
Warsi M.K.
Khatoon Fehmeeda
Hamid Hinna

Keywords:

Antibacterial activity, Disc diffusion method, Extracts MIC, Phytochemicals, Zone of inhibition

Abstract

The current investigation was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of Azadirachta indica (Meliaceae) commonly known as neem against some gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and gram-negative (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas florescence) bacteria by disc diffusion method. Phytochemical studies show the presence of saponins, tannins, glycosides, flavonoids, steroids, coumarins and alkaloids. Ethanol extracts (50 mg/mL) exhibited the highest activity 12, 20, mm zone of inhibition [s. aureus and E. coli], Petroleum-ether extracts (or control) exhibit the least activity.

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Published

2011-12-31

How to Cite

Jahan Mumtaz, Warsi M.K., Khatoon Fehmeeda, & Hamid Hinna. (2011). Evaluation of the Antibacterial Potential of Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts. International Journal of Research in Chemistry and Environment (IJRCE), 2(1), 33–37. Retrieved from https://ijrce.org/index.php/ijrce/article/view/128