CYTOTOXIC AND ANTI INFLUENZA ACTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM Withania somnifera

V. N. Magare; Charuu P. Kulkarnii; Chandra B. Maurya; R. C. Patil; Sandesh S. Mandavkar

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2015

CYTOTOXIC AND ANTI INFLUENZA ACTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM Withania somnifera

V. N. Magare, Charuu P. Kulkarnii, Chandra B. Maurya, R. C. Patil, Sandesh S. Mandavkar

Abstract :

Silver nanoparticles have been used in a wide range of products, most importantly as antimicrobial agents. Silver nanoparticles are also used in hygienic products including water purification systems, linings of washing machine, dishwashers, refrigerators, and toilet seats. The present study reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles from fresh leaves of Withania somnifera using a chemical method. After successful synthesis and characterization, these Ag–NPs were evaluated for their anti–influenza potential. Silver nanoparticles synthesized using Withania somnifera in the current study showed promising anti–influenza activity