Screening of Biological Activity of Ficus benghalensis L.

By : Rasika C.Torane, Vaishali Adsul, Sucheta Gaikwad, Elija Khatiwora

Page No: 264-269

Abstract
Ficus benghalensis L. belonging to family Moraceae is an important medicinal plant. The present study deals with the screening of antimicrobial activity of various extracts prepared by using aerial parts. Extracts were prepared under two different temperature conditions. Cold solvent extracts namely ethyl acetate (C1), acetone (C2), methanol (C3) were prepared at room temperature. Hot solvent extracts namely ethyl acetate (H1), acetone (H2), methanol (H3) were prepared at reflux temperature of the each solvent. An attempt has been made to undertake this study to evaluate the potential of F. benghalensis L. as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent. The antimicrobial and antifungal potential of aerial parts of various crude extracts, ranging from semi polar to polar was examined. Antimicrobial activity was confirmed by using Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis bacterial strain and against the fungal strain Candida albicans, Aspergillus nigar. All extracts showed considerable antimicrobial and antifungal activity.

Authors:
Rasika C.Torane : Dr. T. R. Ingle Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Vaishali Adsul : Department of Chemistry, Y. M. College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Sucheta Gaikwad​​​​​​​ : Dr. T. R. Ingle Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Sir Parashurambhau College, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Elija Khatiwora​​​​​​​ : Department of Chemistry, Y. M. College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2024.40.02.7