Screening of antimicrobial activity of flower extracts on human bacterial pathogens

Abstract

Flowers are the wonderful gift of nature and act as a refresher and soothing agents. So they are used in Naturopathy and Aromatherapy. The present study deals with examining the antibiotic property of different selected flowers available in the winter season are Michelia champaka, Michelia Alba, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Jasminum sambac, Jasminum trifoliatum, Artabotrys hexapetalus, Couroupita guianensis and Cananga odorata. Various human bacterial pathogens were examined for sensitivity against flower extracts. Finally, activities of flower extracts were compared with the microbicidal activity of Ampicillin.