Evaluation of an Antimicrobial Potentials of Indigenous Plant Extracts Against Pathogenic Organisms

Bhusare D. U.

Abstract: The present investigation aimed to evaluate in vitro antimicrobial activity of water, ethanol and acetone extract of three well known medicinal plants against five pathogenic microorganisms such as E. coli, P. aeruginosa, B. subtilis, S. typhi and S. aureus. These three medicinal plants were combined and showed a highly significant degree of activity against all the test organisms. The integrated plant extract in water solvent revealed highest 18 mm zone against E. coli.

Keywords: Plant extract, pathogenic organism, standard antibiotics