Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Sreesha N. Nair ¹, Alexeyena Varghese ¹, B. Meenu ¹, Greeshma Rejimon ¹, E. D. Neeraja ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita University, Kochi, Kerala, IN

Abstract

This main objective of this study is to compare the antimicrobial activity of extracts of Coriandrum sativum Linn. and Apium graveolens Linn. (family Apiaceae). Ethanol was used as organic solvent to prepare the crude extracts from the leaves. Antimicrobial activity of both plant extract were evaluated by agar well disc diffusion method against Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeroginosa. The ethanolic crude extract of Coriandrum sativum Linn. showed more activity against Streptococcus mutans and that of Apium graveolens Linn. showed more activity against Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeroginosa. In conclusion both these plants can be considered as natural source of antimicrobials therefore will be included in our daily diet.

Keywords

Antimicrobial Activity, Coriandrum sativum, Apium graveolens, Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella pneumonia, Pseudomonas aeroginosa.

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Ashly Uthaman ¹, Sreesha N. Nair ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita University, AIMS Health Science Campus Ponekkara, Kerala, Pin:682041, IN

Abstract

The ten sacred flowers constitute the group dasapushpam. These ten favorable herbs are used in ayurvedic system of medicine and it possesses tremendous therapeutic and potential benefits. It includes different flowers with different characters. These flowers are comes under different families like Amaranthaceae, Oxalidaceae, Sapindoideae, Asteraceae, Convolvulaceae, Poaceae, Hypoxidaceae etc which possess divine power. It deals with activities such as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, antifungal, antipsychotic, anti-rheumatic, antiarrhythmic, antidiarrheal, anthelmintic, anti-diabetic etc. It provides a well-established traditional system of medicine. Moreover they give therapeutic benefit with no side effects. The main objective of this review to provide general information about these herbs and their therapeutic values.

Keywords

Dasapushpam, Cytotoxic, Phytoconstituents, Anti-Diabetic.

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