Abstract

ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF TEPHROSIA CALOPHYLLABEDD. ROOTS

D.Ramadevi*

ABSTRACT

activities. The chloroform root extract of Tephrosiacalophylla were tested for antibacterial and antifungal activity,the root extract of Tephrosiacalophylla showed moderate activity. The activity of the extracts increased with increasing concentrations.The antimicrobial activity of the chloroform extract were tested at two dose levels. 200mg/ml dose level extracts showed a good amount of antibacterial activity. Probably the activity is due to the presence of isoflavones like caloisoflavones. At 200 mg/ml dose level, the antifungal activity showed positive results. Aspergillusniger has strong activity against Pencilliumchrysogenum and Rhizopusstolonifer.

Keywords: Tephrosia, Antibacterial , Antifungal, Fabaceae.