• G.CHANDRA SEKHAR
• T. Gunasekhar
• S.Mahalakshmi
• M.Siddaiah

This study was carried out with an objective to investigate the antibacterial and antifungal potentials of Stem bark of Boswellia ovalifoliolata. The aim of the study is to assess the antimicrobial activity and to determine the zone of inhibition of extracts on some bacterial and fungal strains. In the present study, the microbial activity of ethanolic extracts of stem bark of Boswellia ovalifoliolata was evaluated for potential antimicrobial activity against medically important bacterial and fungal strains. The antimicrobial activity was determined in the extracts using agar disc diffusion method. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of extracts ( 50, 100, 150 and 250 μg/ml) of Boswellia ovalifoliolata were tested against two Gram-positive— Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis two Gram-negative— Pseudomonas aerigunosa, E.coli. bacteria. Two fungal strains— Aspergillus Niger and Aspergillus oryzae. Zone of inhibition of extracts were compared for antibacterial activity and nystatin and griseofulvin for antifungal activity. The results showed that the remarkable inhibition of the bacterial growth was shown against the tested organisms. The phytochemical analyses of the plants were carried out. The microbial activity of the Boswellia ovalifoliolata was due to the presence of various secondary metabolites. Hence, these plants can be used to discover bioactive natural products that may serve as leads in the development of new pharmaceuticals research activities.

Boswellia ovalifoliolata, in vitro antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, secondary metabolites .

"Antibacterial and antifungal activities of Boswellia ovalifoliolata stem bark ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.174-179, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904L21.pdf

"Antibacterial and antifungal activities of Boswellia ovalifoliolata stem bark ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp174-179, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904L21.pdf