Authors : Banginwar Y. S., Dawande A. V, Panchbhai M. S., Jedhe V. S.
Page Nos : 466-469
Description :
The 20 different plant extract were screened for their antibacterial activity against Salmonella typhi. Out of these plants Onion, Jamun, Bel-fruit, mango, ginger and Betel leaf show highest activity and Ocimum leaf and inflorescence, ginger and Pudina (mint) show least activity against Salmonella typhi. The inhibition of growth of Salmonella typhi is depend on the concentration of active principle like alkaloid, volatile acid, resin, and tannin present in the plant extract. The present study indicates the use of plant extract to control the Salmonella typhi infection in man.
