Antimicrobial Properties of Rosa Indica (A New Start with Nature)

Deepika Pathak and Kruti M. Dave* and Luluaa Aliasgar

Mehsana Urban Institute of Sciences, Ganpat University.

Corresponding Author E-mail: davekruti2@gmail.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/2755

ABSTRACT: Plants have been played an important role as a resource of natural medicines for human health, from the long period of time. Some plants show antimicrobial properties. The most important merit of using plant derived medicines is that they are low priced, readily available and showing minor side effect. The present study deals with the antibacterial potential of crude extracts of petals of Rosa indica. Through agar disk diffusion method the antimicrobial potential of Rosa indica was examined. Petals were collected, dried and its crude extract was obtained. Methanol and acetone were used as the extraction solvent. These extract were examined against two gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus) and two gram-negative (E-coli, Salmonella typhi) bacteria. Extracts prepared by all solvents showed antimicrobial action and established zone(s) of inhibition. By performing phytochemical tests we have observed positive results for flavanoid, tannin and alkaloid. These phytochemical have capability to inhibit the growth of microorganism or can fight against microorganism. Rich source of compounds have been obtained in this particular plant. For inhibition of multiple drug resistant microorganisms, this extract can be tested. For making herbal drugs, extract of Rosa indica may prove to be useful as an advance step in future.

KEYWORDS: Antimicrobial Potential; Crude Extract; Phytochemical Test; Rosa Indica; Zone of Inhibition

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