Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities in Cassia auriculata

Abstract

The antibacterial properties of the Cassia auriculata were tested against ten human pathogens by using five different solvent namely, hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, acetone and methanol. The maximum antibacterial activity recorded in methanol extracts against Vibrio cholorae and Staphylococcus aureus. Minimum activity was noted in chloroform extracts against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, no inhibition zone present in chloroform extract against E. coli . Total anti oxidant level, total phenolic compounds and total flavonoid content was higher in ethyl acetate extract. In separation of compounds, ethyl acetate extract were more spots in (TLC) plate.