Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities of Crude and N-Butanol Fraction Latex of Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae) (Research Article)

Author(s): Kandikonda Maneesha, Kanakam Vijayabhaskar, Heena Firdouse, Pingali Srinivasa Rao*, Mothukuri Prajwitha, Sreeramula swetha

Abstract: The current study was aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of crude and N-Butanol fraction latex of C. papaya. Methods: in vitro antimicrobial activity the test organisms were P. vesicularis, streptococcus faecalis, Aeromonas hydrophilia, Salmonela typhae, Stphylococcus cohni, Serratia ficaria and E. coli. Ciprofloxacin was used as a control for investigating the bacterial species. The Zone of inhibition was determined for concentration ranging from 12.5mg/ml to 50mg/ml. (12.5mg/ml, 25mg/ml, 37.5mg/ml, and 50mg/ml). Antibacterial activity tested for well diffusion method. Conclusion: It is concluded that the latex of C.papaya probably contains some valuable antimicrobial compounds that are crucial for inhibiting the growth of a wide variety of bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria and suggesting this for applying the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections.

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