ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF HIBISCUS FLOWER EXTRACTSShete P.B., Desai S.A. and Pathade G.R.Abstract In Ayurveda and the traditional Chinese medicine system, it is well documented that the use of herbal extracts and nutritional supplements for the treatment of various diseases. The Hibiscus plant has been used as a diuretic, mild laxative, and treatment for cardiac and nerve diseases. This plant is used for mild laxative effect, the ability to increase urination, relief during hot weather, and treatment of cracks in the feet, bilious, sores, and wounds. The purpose of this study was to examine the evolution of antimicrobial activity of flower extract of Hibiscus against human pathogens. Fresh flowers and dried flower powder were used for extract production. Two types of extracts were prepared, viz. aqueous and solvent extracts. Their antibacterial activity was studied against different human pathogens. Well agar diffusion assay was used for antibacterial investigation. |