Abstract

Antibacterial activity of Cissus quadrangularis Linn

Author(s): ND Kashikar, Indu George
Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari campus, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai-400 098, India

Correspondence Address:
Indu George Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari campus, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), Mumbai-400 098 India E-mail: ptcmudlsc@yahoo.co.in


The in vitro antibacterial activity of different extracts of Cissus quadrangularis Linn (Vitaceae) against some Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, were investigated. The methanol and ethyl acetate extract showed high activity against the bacteria tested.

Full-Text | PDF