Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical  Screening of Catharanthus Roseus

G.Rajalakshmi; S. Komathi; N.Poongodi; T.Sasikala and Banuraviganesh

Volume : II, Issue : X, October - 2013

Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Catharanthus Roseus

G. Rajalakshmi, S. Komathi, N. Poongodi , T. Sasikala And Banuraviganesh

Abstract :

The present study was carried out by using antibacterial potential and phytochemical analysis of dry leaves of Catharanthus roseus was conducted using agar disc diffusion method. The maximum activity was observed against all microorganisms, the minimum inhibitory concentration was determined depending on microorganisms. Catharanthus roseus was observed to have antibacterial activity. The experiment carried out revealed the presence of different types of phytochemical constituents.