Abstract

PSIDIUM GUAVA HERBAL EXTRACT ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY WITH COTTON FABRIC

*K. Sathya and V. Maheswari

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Abstract

Guava is the common name for Psidium guajava. It is widespread in India. The tree is very valuable economically since the majority of its components, The wood, branches, seed, and fruits of plants are all used in conventional medicine to cure a wide range of ailments, including cancer and cardiovascular most notably diabetes. The objective of this review is to educate readers on the phytochemical constituents and antibacterial activity of a Psidium guajava extract. Using a conventional technique, Psidium guajava aqueous and methanol extract were used in this study. Antibacterial activity was determined using Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli microorganisms. To determine the antibacterial action, We performed Disk diffusion and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) experiments have been performed on this compound. Psidium guajava ethanolic Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were suppressed by extracts at zones of inhibition of 7.83+0.76 mm and 8.67+1.04 mm.

Keywords: Antimicrobial, physical characteristics, herbal, extracts, microorganisms, phytochemicals, non-toxic to the environment.