TO EVALUATE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF MANGIFERA INDICA BARK EXTRACT
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The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Mangifera indica bark extract in response to the increasing global concern of antimicrobial resistance. Medicinal plants are widely recognized as potential sources of bioactive compounds that may serve as alternative therapeutic agents. In this study, the bark of Mangifera indica was collected, cleaned, air-dried, and finely powdered before being subjected to ethanolic extraction. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract confirmed the presence of important bioactive constituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and steroids. These compounds are known to possess various biological activities, including antimicrobial effects. The antimicrobial activity of the extract was evaluated using the modified surface streak method against selected microorganisms. The results indicated a reduction in microbial growth in the treated samples as compared to the control. However, the zone of inhibition observed was moderate, suggesting that the extract exhibited limited antimicrobial activity under the experimental conditions. The antimicrobial action may be attributed to the presence of phytochemicals that interfere with microbial cell membranes, enzyme systems, and metabolic pathways. Overall, the study suggests that Mangifera indica bark extract possesses potential as a natural antimicrobial agent. Further studies involving optimization of extraction methods and concentration may enhance its effectiveness and broaden its pharmaceutical application.
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Patil, L., Mahajan, A. & Risal, S. (2026). TO Evaluate Antimicrobial Activity of Mangifera Indica Bark Extract. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.509
Patil, Lavanya, et al.. "TO Evaluate Antimicrobial Activity of Mangifera Indica Bark Extract." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.509.
Patil, Lavanya,Ajay Mahajan, and Shaikh Risal. "TO Evaluate Antimicrobial Activity of Mangifera Indica Bark Extract." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.509.
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