Assessment reveals high antimicrobial activity of methanolic extracts against Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans, suggesting potential for plant-based remedies.
This study investigates the antimicrobial potential of various solvent extracts of Hemidesmus indicus (Indian sarsaparilla) roots. Extracts were prepared using methanol, hexane, and distilled water. The antibacterial and antifungal efficacy of these extracts was assessed against Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans using the agar well diffusion method. Results showed that methanolic extracts exhibited the highest antimicrobial activity. These findings support traditional medicinal uses of H. indicus and point to its potential in developing plant-based antimicrobial agents.
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