scholarly journals Evaluation of Anti Microbial and Anti Fungal Activity of Acalyphaindica L., Leaf Extract

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudhakar Chekuri ◽  
Arun Jyoti B ◽  
Saraswathi JSompaga ◽  
Shivaprasadi Panjala ◽  
Roja Ran Anupalli
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Anti Fungal ◽  
Acalypha Indica

Anti-microbial and anti-fungal activity of different solvent extracts of Acalypha indica (Euphorbeace family) was tested against bacterial pathogens (Pseudomonasaeruginosa, E.Coli, KlebsiellaPneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus) and fungal strains (Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Candida tropicalis andCandida kefyr) using the Agar Well diffusion method . It was observed that all the extracts showed positive activity) against bacteria and fungi. Ethanolic extract of Acalypha indica showed more potency against Staphylococcus aureus with an inhibition zone of12.46 (mm) and Methanolic extract exhibited higher activity against E.coli with an inhibition zone of11.26 (mm). Ethanolic extract of Acalypha indica showed prominent antifungal activity against candida albicans with an inhibition diameter of 12.53 (mm) and Aspergillus niger with a diameter of 9.21 (mm) when compared to other solvent extracts. Erythromycin and Ketoconazole were used as positive standards for antimicrobial and anti fungal experiments. In the present study, Ethanol extract showed a varying degree of inhibition to the growth of tested organisms compared to Methanol, Acetone and Chloroform against Bacteria and Fungi. The results confirmed the presence of antibacterial and antifungal compounds in shade dried extracts of Acalypha indica against human pathogenic organisms.

scholarly journals The Antifungal Effect of WHO Hand Sanitizer to Candida Albicans in Improving Personal Hygiene

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Dyah Widiastuti ◽  
Ihda Zuyina Zuyina Ratna Sari ◽  
Isya Fikria Kalimah ◽  
Endang Setiani
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
World Health ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Zone Formation ◽  
Hand Sanitizer ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anti Fungal

Hand hygiene is one of the important factors that determine a person's health status. Hands are easily contaminated by microbes from the environment such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi through direct contact. Hand sanitizer is a type of media that can be used to clean hands from disease-causing microbes other than soap. Hand sanitizers are widely used by the community because they are considered more practical to use. This study aims to determine the anti-fungal activity of the hand sanitizer recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) against Candida albicans. Anti-fungal activity was tested using the well diffusion method. The results showed that the higher the concentration of the hand sanitizer, the bigger the inhibition zone formed. The statistical test results obtained a significance value of p <0.05 at the variation of the concentration of hand sanitizer 50%, 75%, 100%, and treatment control. These results indicate that there is a significant difference between the hand sanitizer treatment and control of the inhibition zone formation in C. albicans. The WHO recommended hand sanitizer has medium inhibitory power against C. albicans bacteria.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Antibacterial and Anti Fungal Activity of Hexane and Methanol Extracts of Psoralea Corylifolea Seed.

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Sharath K ◽  
Krishna Mohan G ◽  
Sandhya Rani M ◽  
Kowmudi V ◽  
Suresh N ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Psoralea Corylifolia ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal Activity ◽  
Methanol Extracts ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽  
Anti Fungal

Objective: To evaluate antibacterial and antifungal activity of hexane and methanol extracts of Psoralea Corylifolea Seed. Method: Psoralea Corylifolia seeds were extracted by using different solvents hexane and methanol and the test extracts were assayed for antibacterial and antifungal activity. The antibacterial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and antifungal activity was tested against Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger by agar well diffusion method and measuring the zone of Inhibition. Results: The hexane and methanol extracts of Psoralea corylifolia seed was very effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. The results showed unique characters of the plant in inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth. Conclusion: In the present study antibacterial and anti fungal activity of hexane and methanol extracts of psoralea corylifolea seed was confirmed.

scholarly journals Uji Aktivitas Ekstrak Etanol Daun Lidah Buaya (Aloe Vera) Terhadap Penghambatan Pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus Dan Candida albicans

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Gemy Nastiti Handayani
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Key Words Ethanol ◽  
Clear Zone ◽  
Anti Fungal

This study aims to determine the activity of ethanol extract of Aloe vera leaves against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and Candida albicans fungi. Extraction of aloe vera leaves is done by maceration method, then extracted several concentrations, namely 2.5%, 3.5%, and 4.5% for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and concentrations of 4%, 8% and 12% for Candida albicans fungi. The inhibitory testing is done by agar diffusion method. The test results showed that the ethanol extract of Aloe vera leaves had antibacterial activity of Staphylococcus aureus and anti-fungal Candida albicans which was characterized by the presence of a clear zone. In Staphylococcus aureus bacteria provide optimum inhibition zone at a concentration of 4.5% with a diameter of 10.8 mm while in, the fungus Candida albicans provides the optimum inhibition zone at a concentration of 12% with a diameter of resistance 18.87 mm. Key Words: Ethanol, Aloe vera leaves, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans

scholarly journals A Novel Antimicrobial Phenanthrene Alkaloid from Bryopyllum pinnatum

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1456-1461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatus Ebere Okwu ◽  
Fred Uchenna Nnamdi
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumonia ◽  
Antimicrobial Studies ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Kalanchoe Pinnata ◽  
Isolated Compound

Phenenthrene alkaloid identified as 1-ethanamino 7 hex-1-yne-5I-one phenanthrene was isolated from the ethanolic extract of the leaves ofBryophyllum pinnatum(syn. B. calcinum kalanchoe pinnata) a versatile Nigeria medicinal plant. The structure was elucidated using NMR, IR, UV and MS spectral data. Antimicrobial studies showed that the isolated compound successfully inhibitedPsuedomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Candida albicansandAspergillus niger. This result authenticates the use ofbryophyllum pinantumin phytomedicine for disease prevention and treatment of infections.

Phytochemical analysis, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant assay of Bhut Jolokia pepper

2021 ◽  
pp. 3775-3778
Author(s):  
Dharani Dharan ◽  
K. Venkatesh ◽  
S.S. Meenambiga ◽  
Dhivya Dhanasekar ◽  
P. Arumugam
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Zone Of Inhibition ◽  
Antioxidant Assay ◽  
Dpph Scavenging ◽  
Bhut Jolokia ◽  
Antimicrobial Assay

The presented work represents phytochemical analysis, Antioxidant assay and Antimicrobial activity of Bhut jolokia pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq) extracted by ethanol as solvent. The ethanolic extract of Bhut jolokia pepper showed the presence of terpenoids, steroids, saponins and flavonoids. Antimicrobial assay was done with varying concentration (250-1000µg/ml) of pepper extract using tetracycline as control by well diffusion method, the extract at 750µg/ml shown best inhibition zone and Staphylococcus aureus showed the highest zone of inhibition at all concentration compared to other bacteria species with maximum zone of inhibition of 27mm. The DPPH scavenging assay for antioxidant activity at 517nm showed positive activity for scavenging, scavenging increased with the concentration of extract. Thus, Bhut jolokia could be effective in treating diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus from antimicrobial assay result.

scholarly journals Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Potential of the Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of the Leaf, Stem and Root of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugwoke C E C ◽  
Orji J. ◽  
Anze S P G ◽  
Ilodibia C V
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Antimicrobial Effect ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Chromolaena Odorata

Background: Plants contain secondary metabolites or phytochemicals, which when consumed by humans give therapeutic effect. This study therefore analyzed the phytochemical composition of Chromolaena odorata so as to give an idea of its possible pharmacological potentials. An antimicrobial assay was also carried out to verify claims on its use in the treatment of infectious diseases. Methods: The experimental procedure involved collection of the leaf, stem and root of the plant from the wild, authenticating the samples and drying under shade to facilitate pulverization. Preliminary qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analyses were done using standard methods to reveal the presence and percentage composition of basic phytochemicals. The powder was also macerated in ethanol and water to produce ethanol and aqueous crude extracts that were reconstituted in normal saline to concentrations (mg/ml) of 150, 100, 75 and 50. Clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were screened for sensitivity to the extracts using the agar well diffusion method. Results: The plant parts contain alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenols, cardiac glycosides, and sterols at varying concentrations. The leaf however had highest concentration of almost all phytochemicals present. The antimicrobial activity of the plant was concentrationdependent in all parts of the plant and both extracts. Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans were most susceptible while Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli were least susceptible with an average Inhibition Zone Diameter (IZD) of about 8 – 10 mm. Conclusion: The substantial quantity of the basic phytochemicals in Chromolaena odorata could render it a utility plant in therapeutic use. Due to the profound antimicrobial effect as revealed by the IZDs, the plant could be classified as a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent. Thus, the claim on its potency in treatment of infectious diseases by traditional medical practitioners could be said to be justified.

scholarly journals Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of extracts from thyme and rosemary against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 9656-9671
Author(s):  
Akram Sabzikar ◽  
Seyyed Khalil Hosseinihashemi ◽  
Younes Shirmohammadli ◽  
Abbas Jalaligoldeh
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Rosemary Extract ◽  
Gram Positive Bacteria ◽  
Main Components

Different concentrations of ethanolic extracts of thyme (Zataria multiflora) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) were evaluated to determine their antimicrobial activity using the agar-well diffusion method. The values of inhibition zone diameter (IZD) for Candida albicans fungus and Staphylococcus aureus Gram-positive bacteria were determined. The bioactivities of two various extracts were studied, and the chemical composition of the extracts were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. The results of the test showed that at concentrations of 10% and 40% thyme extract, the values of IZD were 12.5 mm and 23.3 mm, respectively, against the growth of S. aureus, which were higher than C. albicans (7.0 mm and 22.5 mm, respectively). The rosemary extract at concentrations of 20% and 60% showed lower antibacterial activity against S. aureus (4.7 mm and 8.7 mm IZD, respectively) and lower antifungal activity against C. albicans (12.2 mm and 1.7 mm IZD, respectively). At a concentration of 40% thyme extract, the highest antibacterial (23.3 mm IZD) and antifungal (22.5 mm IZD) activities were observed. The GC/MS analysis showed that carvacrol (52.3%), linalool L (16%), and thymol (9.6%) were the main components of thyme extract, while in the rosemary extract β-amyrone (18.0%), verbenone (8.0%), and 1,8-cineole (7.26%) were the major constituents.

Anti-Fungal Activity of Cressa cretica, Leptadenia pyrotechnica and Pulicaria crispa, indigenous plants of Cholistan desert, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faheem Hadi ◽  
Tahir Maqbool ◽  
Sameera Khurshid ◽  
Aisha Nawaz ◽  
Saira Aftab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Ustus ◽  
Mother Tincture ◽  
Anti Fungal

Background: Fungal infections have always remain a problem and they are getting worse with passage of each year due to their resistance against available antibiotics. Natural ways of treatment with homoeopathic medicines made of mother tinctures of plants have no reported side effects and have been proved effective against many bacterial and fungal infections. Materials & Methods: Preparation of mother tinctures of plants Cressa cretica, Leptadenia pyrotechnica and Pulicaria crispa was done and used to evaluate the anti-fungal potential of these plants against potentially pathogenic fungal species like Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ustus and Candida albicans by agar disc diffusion method. Each tincture was evaluated at 0.25 ml, 0.5 ml and 1 ml volume per disc and zone of inhibition was measured in millimetres and compared with commercial drug Fluconazole (2 mg/ml) which was used as standard. Results: The results showed that satisfactory anti-fungal activity of these plants in comparison to standard drug Fluconazole. The ratio of antifungal activity of Cressa cretica measured as the zone of growth inhibition of these cultures against Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus ustus and Candida albicans was 24 mm / 27 mm, 30mm / 28 mm, 23 mm/ 30 mm and 32 mm/ 30 mm respectively. In the case of Leptadenia pyrotechnica, the mother tincture’s antifungal activity was 32 mm / 27 mm, 30 mm / 28 mm, 17 mm/ 30 mm and 24 mm/ 30 mm. In case of our third plant Pulicaria crispa, antifungal activity came out to be 23 mm/ 27 mm, 26 mm/ 28 mm, 26 mm / 30 mm and 24 mm/ 30 mm. Conclusion: Our study proved that mother tincture of these plants can be a potential new therapy to treat fungal infections and has the potential to rule out fungal problems. Further research using mother tincture of these plants against other fungal species has the potential to prove them a safer and widespread anti-fungal homoeopathic medicine.

scholarly journals UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIMIKROBA EKSTRAK DAN FRAKSI SPONS Phyllospongia lamellosa DARI PERAIRAN TUMBAK, MINAHASA TENGGARA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN MIKROBA Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus DAN Candida albicans

PHARMACON ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 815
Author(s):  
Kartini Ratu ◽  
Herny E. I. Simbala ◽  
Henki Rotinsulu
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Paper Disk ◽  
Agar Diffusion Method

ABSTRACT Sponges are a component of coral reef biota. These sea animals are known to contain compounds that have the potential to be developed in the field of medicine, including as an antimicrobial. This study aims to determine the antimicrobial activity of Phyllospongia lamellosa sponge against the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Candida albicans collected in the waters of Tumbak, Posumaen District, Southeast Minahasa. The antimicrobial activity test was carried out by agar diffusion method. The results showed that the extract and fraction of Phyllospongia lamellose had antimicrobial activity seen in the inhibition zone formed around the paper disk against the test microbes. Ethanol extrack and fraction from Phyllospongia lamellosa sponge showed the greatest antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans with an average value of 13,33 mm was categorized as strong , than in Staphylococcus aureus with an average value of 13 mm is categorized as strong and on Escherichia coli 11 mm categorized as strong. Keywords  :Phyllospongia lamellosa, antimicrobial activity, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans ABSTRAK Spons merupakan salah satu komponen biota penyusun terumbu karang.  Hewan laut ini diketahui mengandung senyawa- senyawa yang berpotensi untuk dikembangkan dalam bidang pengobatan, diantaranya sebagai antimikroba. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antimikroba spons Phyllospongia Lamellosa terhadap pertumbuhan Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli dan Candida albicans yang diambil pada perairan Tumbak Kecamatan Posumaen, Minahasa Tenggara. Uji aktifitas antimikroba dilakukan dengan metode difusi agar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak dan fraksi spons Phyllospongia lamellose memiliki aktifitas antimikroba dilihat zona hambat yang terbentuk disekitar cakram kertas terhadap mikroba uji. Ekstrak etanol dan fraksi dari Spons Phyllospongia lamellosa menunjukkan aktivitas antimikroba paling kuat terhadap candida albicans dengan nilai rata-rata 13,33 mm dikategorikan kuat, kemudian pada Staphylococcus aureus dengan nilai rata-rata 13 mm dikategorikan kuat, dan pada Escherichia coli 11 mm dikategorikan kuat. Kata Kunci :  Phyllospongia lamellosa, aktivitas antimikroba, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans

scholarly journals Perbandingan Aktivitas Antifungi Ekstrak Etanol 70% Dan 96% Buah Parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) Terhadap Candida albicans

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Puji Astutik ◽  
Richa Yuswantina ◽  
Rissa Laila Vifta
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
T Test ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fruit Extract ◽  
Fungal Activity ◽  
Activity Test ◽  
Ethanol Ethanol ◽  
Anti Fungal

Parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa) contains active compounds of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides. Parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa) has many benefits for human health, one of which is as an anti-fungal. In this study, the antifungal activity test of 70% ethanol extract and 96% ethanol extract of parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa) was tested against Candida albicans. This research was conducted by maceration using 70% ethanol and 96% ethanol as solvents. While the anti-fungal activity used the disc diffusion method using a concentration variation of 2.5% w / v; 5% w / v and 10% w / v using the ratio of ketoconazole antibiotics. Parijoto fruit extract (Medinilla speciosa) obtained 70% (%) ethanol and 96% (%) ethanol. Ethanol 70% with a concentration of 2.5% w / v of 25.83 mm; 5% w / v was 27.03 mm and 10% w / v was 28.03 mm, while the ethanol extract of 96% parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa) at a concentration of 2.5% w / v was 31.59 mm; 5% w / v of 33.24 mm and 10% w / v of 36.11 mm. The statistical results of 70% ethanol and 96% ethanol, both of which have anti-fungal activity, are not much different, as evidenced by the T-Test statistical test with a P-Value of 0.00 <0.05, because the effect of the 96% parijoto fruit compound is more effective. . The 70% ethanol extract and 96% ethanol extract of parijoto fruit (Medinilla speciosa) can inhibit the growth of Candda albicans with a concentration of 10%. ABSTRAK Buah Parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) mengandung senyawa aktif flavonoid, tanin, saponin, glikosida. Buah parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) merupakan yang memiliki banyak manfaat bagi kesehatan manusia, salah satunya adalah sebagai antifungi. Dalam penelitian ini, uji aktivitas antifungi dari ekstrak etanol 70% dan ekstrak etanol 96% buah parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) akan diuji terhadap Candida albicans. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 70% dan etanol 96%. Sedangkan aktivitas antifungi menggunakan metode difusi cakram menggunakan variasi kosentrasi 2,5% b/v; 5% b/v dan 10% b/v dengan menggunakan perbandingan antibiotik ketokonazole. Ekstrak buah parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) diperoleh hasil etanol 70% (%) dan etanol 96% (%). Etanol 70% dengan konsentrasi 2,5% b/v sebesar 25,83 mm; 5% b/v sebesar 27,03 mm dan 10% b/v sebesar 28,03 mm sedangkan ekstrak etanol 96% buah parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) pada konsentrasi 2,5% b/v sebesar 31,59 mm; 5% b/v sebesar 33,24 mm dan 10% b/v sebesar 36,11 mm. Hasil statistik etanol 70% dan etanol 96% aktivitas antifungi keduanya memiliki aktivitas antifungi yang tidak jauh berbeda sebagaimana dibuktikan dari uji statistik T-Test dengan nilai P-Value 0,00 <0,05, karena pengaruh dari senyawa buah parijoto 96% lebih efektif. Ekstrak etanol 70% dan etanol 96% buah parijoto (Medinilla speciosa) dapat menghambat pertumbuhan Candda albicans dengan kosentrasi 10%.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document