Authors : Hirulkar N. B.
Page Nos : 145-151
Description :
Cymbopogon citratus is a perennial tropical grass is found in warm temperate and tropical climates around the world. Common names include Lemon grass. The plant possesses marked antibacterial and antifungal effects, as well as anti carcinogenic actions. Butanol extract of Cymbopogon citrates showed highest antimicrobial activity against all type of used microorganism. The all over data of antimicrobial activity showed that out of all 5 solvent extract, Butanol extract shows highest zone of inhibition from other. The analysis reflects that these solvent shows highest 24 mm zone of inhibition against E. coli.
In all over analysis Xylene extract of Cymbopogon citrates showed 2000 ug/ml MIC against P. aeruginosa. Lowest MIC in Acetone extract of Cymbopogon citrates showed by P. vulgaris -400 ug/ml whereas K. terrigena showed 800 ug/ml. The MIC increased in S.typhimurium, P. mirabilis and S. aureus -1000 ug/ml. In above analysis, 1200 ug/ml and1500 ug/ml showed by B.subtilis and E. coli respectively whereas highest MIC shown by P.aeruginosa-2000 ug/ml. Butanol extract of Cymbopogon citrus showed most lowest MIC-300 ug/ml against E. coli. There was variation found in Methanol extract of Cymbopogon citrus, 400 ug/ml 600 ug/ml 800ug/ml,1300 ug/ml, 1500 ug/ml shown by S. aureus, K. terrigena, S. typhimurium, P. mirabilis and P. vulgaris. Cymbopogon citratus showed antimicrobial activity against stomach diseases causing micro-organism. Cymbopogon citrates can be a good alternative for antibiotics.
