Phytochemical Analysis and Antibacterial Efficacy of Ethanolic Extract of Musa paradisiaca
B. Deepa*
Dept. of Biochemistry, D. G. Government Arts College for Women, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu (609 001), India
Dept. of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu (608 002), India
T. Sivakumar
Dept. of Botany, Thiru A. Govindasamy Govt. Arts College, Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu (604 307), India
Dept. of Botany, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu (608 002), India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/ResBio/2.3.2020.126-130
Keywords: Alkaloids, Antibacterial activity, Musa paradisiaca, Phytochemicals, Solvents, Total Phenols
Abstract
The antibacterial activities of the extract of Musa paradisiaca L. were evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, E. coli. Ethanolic extract (MPE) of Musa paradisiaca L. were obtained by standard methods. The antibacterial activity was assayed using agar well diffusion method. The MPE exhibited antibacterial effects with inhibiting zones ranging from 3.09 ± 0.01 mm to 8.53 ± 0.01 mm. The extract showed appreciable quantity of total phenol (Gallic acid equivalent) of 23.12 Mg GAE g-1. The higher phenolic content of MPE may be responsible for its antibacterial activity. This study shows that useful bioactives component that can be used in food processing industries.
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