Antimicrobial Activity of Aloe Vera Leaf Extract.
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2013-10
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The antimicrobial activity of aloe vera extract was tested against pathogenic bacteria like
Staphylococcus aureus, Klebisella pneumonia and E.coli and fungi like Aspergillus niger and Candida at a dose of
1:20 mg/ml and 2:40 mg/ml by using cup plate diffusion method. Various solvents such as petroleum ether, chloroform
and methanol were used for extracts. The results reveal that, methanol and petroleum ether at a dose of 20 mg/ml has
showed significant activity against Klebisella pneumonia and E.coli whereas in fungi, methanol extract showed
significant activity against Aspergillus niger and Candida. Methanol extract has showed maximum inhibitory activity
against E.coli and Candida. Petroleum ether has showed moderate inhibitory activity against Klebisella pneumonia and
Candida. The zone of inhibition was measured and compared with standard Gentamycin (1 mg/ml). However, in none
of the above mentioned extracts the inhibition zone was not more than that found in standard i.e., Gentamycin.
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Aloe vera, antimicrobial activity, Gentamycin
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Kedarnath, Kamble Kaveri M, Chimkod Vishwanath B, Patil C S. Antimicrobial Activity of Aloe Vera Leaf Extract. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2013 Oct-Dec; 4(4): 286-290.