Experimental assessment of Antibacterial properties of Commelina diffusa Burm. f. whole plant extract
Rohit S Patil1 , Suraj G Patil2 , Rohit A Patil3 , Sanyukta S Patil4 , Pooja A Patil5 and Mr. Harshal S Bhandari6
1-5Affliation Institute : Students of DCS’s ARA College of Pharmacy, Nagaon, Dhule 424005 (India) 6Affliation Institute : Assistant Professor of DCS’s ARA College of Pharmacy, Nagaon, Dhule 424005 (India) (Email id : harshalbhandari7@gmail.com ) Department of Microbiology, Dhule Charitable Society Anasaheb Ramesh Ajmera College of Pharmacy Nagaon, Dhule - 424005 (India)
ABSTRACT
Commelina diffusa Burm f. are essential sources of bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic applications. , commonly known for its ethnomedicinal uses, has been traditionally employed in the treatment of microbial infections. The present study investigates the antibacterial potential of a methanolic extract prepared from the entire plant against Staphylococcus aureus. Fresh plant material was collected, washed thoroughly, shade-dried, and powdered. Extraction was performed using methanol in a 1:3 ratio, and the resulting solution was filtered and concentrated using a water bath. The extract was tested using the paper disc diffusion method. The zones of inhibition observed ranged from 7 to 10 mm, indicating moderate antibacterial activity. These findings reinforce the traditional uses of Commelina diffusa and highlight its potential as a natural source of antimicrobial agents