Antibacterial Screening Of Abelmoschus Esculentus (L.) Moench Against The Human Pathogenic Bacteria By Using Different Solvents

Abstract

Abelmoschus esculentus (l.) Moench which is commonly known as ladies finger belongs to the malvaceae family and it is widely cultivated throughout the world for its fibrous fruits which contain various nutrients. The antibacterial activity of Abelmoschus esculentus by using different solvents petroleum ether, ethanol, acetone and aqueous extract were examined against the human pathogenic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and Bacillus subtilis. Antibacterial activity was investigated by Disc diffusion method. The Abelmoschus esculentus fruit extract showed effective zone of inhibition against the four bacterial pathogens. Therefore the Abelmoschus esculentus can be considered to be the promising source of antibacterial compounds.