Datura metel linn. - A plant with potential as antibacterial agent.
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2011-04
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The leaves, stem, flowers and fruits of Datura metel Linn. which have some medicinal
applications were investigated. Phytochemical analysis gave positive results for steroids, triterpinoids,
reducing sugars, sugars, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and tannins. The crude methanol
extracts showed growth inhibitory effects on Xanthomonas campestris. The methanol extract of the leaves
and flowers showed significant inhibitory effect when compared with positive controls, neomycin and
kanamycin respectively. The stem and fruits extracts did not show marked antibacterial activity.
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Phytochemical analysis, crude extracts, Antibacterial screening
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Britto A John De, Gracelin D Herin Sheeba. Datura metel linn. - A plant with potential as antibacterial agent. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2011 Apr-June; 2(2): 429-433.