ABSTRACT:
The present study investigates the antibacterial potential of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (commonly known as guar) against selected bacterial strains. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba is a leguminous plant known for its various pharmacological properties. This research focuses on its efficacy against two common pathogenic bacteria: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The antibacterial activity was compared to a standard antibiotic, Gentamicin, which served as a control. Plant materials were collected and subjected to extraction using standard phytochemical procedures. The extracted compounds were then tested for antibacterial activity using the agar well diffusion method. Results indicated that the extract exhibited notable inhibitory effects, particularly against Escherichia coli, suggesting that Cyamopsis tetragonoloba possesses bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic application as natural antibacterial agents.
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Abhay Sharad Chaudhari, Dhiraj Ravindra Boarse, Harshal Mahendra Chaudhari. Antibacterial Activity of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(4):284-8. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00045
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Abhay Sharad Chaudhari, Dhiraj Ravindra Boarse, Harshal Mahendra Chaudhari. Antibacterial Activity of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(4):284-8. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00045 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-4-5
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