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Research Paper | Microbiology | India | Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017 | Rating: 6.6 / 10
Studies on Azadirachta Indica against Fever, Wound Infection and Vaginal Infection
Rohit Shankar Mane
Abstract: Due to changed life style and changed environment of Indian society we are suffering through different types of infections such as fever, wound infection, vaginal infection, skin infections etc. In this case we are always taking antibiotics for cure but it creates side effects on our body. To fullfill our same need we can go for natural remedies that is Azadirachta indica. In the present research, antibacterial activity and antifungal activity of Neem leaf extract were determined by using Disc diffusion method. Extracted Neem leaf effectively inhibited fever causing Salmonella typhi and wound infection causing staphylococcus aureus with inhibition zone 15mm and 17mm respectively. Also showd 28mm inhibition zone against Candida species which is mainly known for vaginal infection.
Keywords: Azadirachta indica, antibacterial activity, Antifungal activity
Edition: Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017,
Pages: 217 - 219