International Journal of Current Research in Biology and Medicine
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The Catharanthus roseus L. plant leaf extracts were prepared by using solvents such as acetone, ethanol, and chloroform and tested against pathogenic microorganisms to determine their antimicrobial potential. Catharanthus roseus leaf extracts showed maximum antibacterial activity against all the pathogenic microorganisms. Among the solvents tested, ethanol showed maximum antibacterial activity of plant extracts viz., Catharanthus roseus leaf when compared to acetone and chloroform extracts viz., Catharanthus roseus leaf Staphylococcus spwere found to be more susceptible against Catharanthus roseus leaf extracts tested followed by E.coli, Pseudomonas sp and Streptococcus sp. The results of the present study clearly suggested the importance of Catharanthus roseus intreatement against infection disease causing pathogenic microorganisms. Moreover, the therapeutic potential of the plant should also be checked when used in combination with other herbal drugs.
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