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VOL. 1, ISSUE 1 (2019)
Analysis of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of Button Weed (Spermacoce ocymoides burm.F)
Authors
T Sasikala, T Geetha
Abstract
The emergence of bacterial antibiotic
resistance is one of the major global issues that affect human health.
Consequently, the rise in multidrug-resistant microorganisms has led to an
increase in resistant diseases, which is a hazard for public health. The
current study aims to examine the chemical makeup and antibacterial properties
of the plant extract from the leaves, stem, and root of Spermacoce ocymoides
burm.F. Gas chromatography in conjunction with mass spectrometry was
employed to determine its chemical composition. With the standard strains of
Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella
typhi, the antibacterial activity test was carried out. Serial microdilution
was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and to confirm
how the antibacterial action was modulated. After a 24-hour incubation period
at 37°C, the test reading was conducted. The plant extract from Spermacoce
ocymoides burm.F demonstrated possible synergism against Salmonella
typhi, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, and Staphylococcus aureus
as well as potentiated the antibacterial effect.
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Pages:45-49
How to cite this article:
T Sasikala, T Geetha "Analysis of phytochemicals and antibacterial activity of Button Weed (<i>Spermacoce ocymoides burm.F)</i>". International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 45-49
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