Antimicrobial Studies and GC-MS Analysis on Cucumber Peel (Cucumis sativus L.) (Research Article)

Author(s): R. Lakshmanan*, B. Makesh Kumar, A. Antony Selvi and M. Vijayalakshmi

Abstract: Globally, the application of medicinal plants in the management of acute and chronic wounds can be considered a common occurrence in most traditional medicine practices. In view of this, many plants in the tropical and subtropical regions have been screened for their wound healing activities. Consequently, plants having antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens can be considered great assets. Therefore, this study evaluated ethanolic and aqueous extracts of medicinal plants (Cucumis sativus L.) for their antimicrobial activities against MDR bacterial pathogens isolated and GC-MS analysis. The maximum zone of inhibition observed in ethanol extract compared to aqueous extract for each bacterium was as follows Bacillus subtilis (43 mm), Escherichia coli (31 mm). The results of the present study will create a way for the invention of herbal medicines for several ailments by using Cucumis sativus L. plants, which may lead to the development of novel drugs. Presence of secondary metabolites has been identified from the phytochemical studies. Hence, this medicinal plant may be used as a source for treating many diseases.

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