Abstract

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF THE ETHANOLIC LEAVES EXTRACT OF BIXA ORELLANA

Rajendra Singh Bais*

ABSTRACT

In the present investigation the ethanolic leaves extract of Bixa orellana showed a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity. The activity against B. subtilis and E. coli was more pronounced. The effective antibacterial activity observed against E.coli and B. subtilis. The Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of all the test Bacteria was determined. The preliminary phytochemical tests for the detection of secondary metabolites was performed.

Keywords: Antibacterial activity, Bixa orellana, ethanolic extract.