Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract Growing Up in Yemen against Pathogenic Microorganisms

Authors: Abdu Faisal*, Gawed Al-Asbahi, Mofeed Al- Nowihi, Maher Al-Absi

Volume 4, Issue 2

Abstract

Introduction: Tamarindus indica is a genus of plant belongs to family Fabaceae, subfamily caesalpiniaceae. In this current study T. indica represent as one of the selected plants used traditionally as a treatment for many illnesses such as fever, headache and jaundice in Yemen. Aims: the aim of this study to determine the hytoconstituents and antimicrobial activity of Tamarindus indica Fruit. Methods: well diffusion assay and hytochemical tests were used to evaluate antimicrobial activity and phytoconstituents. The antimicrobial activity of the concentrated extracts was evaluated by measuring the diameter of inhibition zone against gram positive, gram negative and Candida albicans.Results: Phytoconstituents such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and carbohydrates present in the extract. The maximum zone of inhibition of about 15mm was shown on both E. coli and P. aeruginosa in the ethanolic extract (150mg/ml) when compared with standard drug (Gentamycin).Conclusion: the results showed antimicrobial activity against bacteria, so T. indica is a promising plant to be used antimicrobial.

Keywords: Antimicrobial Activity; Aqueous; DMSO; Ethanol; Phytochemicals; Tamarindus Indica; Yemen

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