ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF Vitis trifolia Linn.

K. M.  Rahman; M. M.  Rahman; F.  Ahmed

doi:10.53808/KUS.2003.5.1.0328-L

Authors

K. M. Rahman Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
M. M. Rahman Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
F. Ahmed Pharmacy Discipline, Life Science School, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2003.5.1.0328-L

Keywords:

Vitis trifolia Linn, antibacterial activity, traditional medicine

Abstract

The plant Vitis trifolia (local name Amallata, Bundal, Roktomurmur) is traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases including diarrhoea and dysentery. The scientific basis of the traditional use of this plant was tested in this investigation. The collected plant parts were cut into small pieces, dried and grinded into fine powder with the help of a suitable grinder. About 400 gm of powdered material was extracted with 90% methanol and was tested for its antibacterial activity by disk diffusion method using amikacin as a standard. The extract showed a remarkable antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermis, and a mild activity against Escherichia coli and Shigella dysenteriae. The results of the present investigation support the notion that this traditional plant could be used for partial remedy of diarrhoea and dysentery.

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