Antifungal Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Anisochilus carnosus (L) Wall and Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) against opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans

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  • Palaniswamy. M Department of Microbiology, Karpagam University, Coimbatore-641 021, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper deals with the antifungal and phytochemical studies of Anisochilus carnosus (L) Wall and Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) against opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans. The medicinal plants selected for the study were collected from Navamalai, Pollachi, India. The plant extracts showed a wide range antifungal activity. The results were supported by phytochemical analysis.

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M, P. (2012). Antifungal Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Anisochilus carnosus (L) Wall and Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) against opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans. International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archive, 2(6). Retrieved from http://ijpba.info/index.php/ijpba/article/view/481

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 6 (2011): International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives

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Research Articles

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