Cytotoxic Effect and Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Cassia auriculata
Manoj Aravindan
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai 77, Tamilnadu, India.
Lakshminarayanan Arivarasu *
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajesh Kumar
Nanomedicine Laboratory, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India.
Lakshmi Thangavelu
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: Cassia auriculata, also known as tanner's cassia, belongs to the family Caesalpiniaceae is a drug used by Ayurvedic practitioners. The root, bark and leaves of this plant is traditionally used for the treatment of diarrhea, leprosy, uterine and liver disorders. This study aimed to find the Antibacterial activity of Cassia auriculata ethanolic extract preparation.
Materials and Methods: Cassia auriculata in 5g of 50ml of ethanol then it kept in the orbital shaker for 72 hours. After 72 hrs it was bold using heating Mantle at 60-70 C for 10mins .Then it was filtered. Using whatman - No / filter paper .The filter extract was again concentrated using heating Mantle.
Results: The extract shows very good Antibacterial activity of Cassia auriculata ethanolic extract preparation was effective.
Conclusion: The Antibacterial activity of Cassia auriculata ethanolic extract preparation was effective.
Keywords: Cassia auriculata, ethanolic extract, pharmaceutical preparations, traditional medicine