The Biobrio 8(3 & 4), 2021

Antibacterial activity of plant parts of Butea monosperma

Ashok Kumar Nag, Aparna Sinha & Shweta Nag

ABSTRACT:

Since ancient times, plants have been source of medicines as they are a reservoir of chemical agents with therapeutic properties. All parts of the plant, from root to fruit, consisting of a multitude of secondary metabolites which impart an unprecedented variety of medicinal uses to the plant. Studies have shown the presence of different phytochemical constituents in botanical sample responsible for the antimicrobial activity. The antibacterial activity was examined form the leaf and flower of Butea monosperma. Sample was collected and its crude extract was obtained by using methanal, acetone and water as the extraction solvent. These extract were tested against some pathogenic microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis. The extract of Butea monosperma showed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis.

Keywords:    

Antibacterial activity, Plant extract, Butea monosperma

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