Antimicrobial Potential of Abutilon Indicum Extract

Abstract

Abutilon indicum has been known for its antibacterial potential. Leaf, stem and root extracts of Abutilon were made in three solvents viz, ethanol, acetone and chloroform using Soxhlet extraction unit. Each of the extract was tested by agar disc diffusion method for antibacterial potential against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus sp. Results were expressed in terms of diameter of zone of inhibition. In vivo and In vitro grown plantlets were compared for results. Leaf extracts from all solvents recorded significant activity against all the test bacteria. Most of times, maximum inhibition zone appeared against Bacillus subtilis.