In vitro antibacterial effect of Withania somnifera root extract on Escherichia coli

Aim: The aim was to investigate antibacterial activity of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha), an Indian traditional medicinal plant against Escherichia coli O78, a pathogenic strain. Materials and Methods: Two-fold serial dilutions of 20% aqueous W. somnifera root (WSR) extract were inoculated with E...

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Main Authors: Mamta Kumari, R. P. Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2015-01-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.8/January-2015/12.pdf