Comparative studies of antibacterial activity of Ocimum Sanctum and curcuma longa leaf extracts against E. coli and Staphylococcus Aureus

Abstract

Due to their traditional therapeutic use, Ocimum Sanctum (Tulsi) and Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) have been subjected to numerous antibacterial tests. To compare the antibacterial effects of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) as well as Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) as well as Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacteria. The method of agar well diffusion was used. In addition, different phytochemical tests were carried out. Aside from the froth test, tannin tests; Sterol tests showed positive. All of the results are presented in the form of a graph and various tables. When turmeric was used, it exhibited a 22 mm Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) in E. coli and a 17 mm ZOI in Staphylococcus aureus. When tulsi was applied, however, roughly 20mm of ZOI was found in both E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. At six different concentrations, the diameter of ZOI was measured, methanol extract of both the Turmeric and tulsi, including 0.2 g/ml, 0.3 g/ml, 0.4 g/ml, 0.5 g/ml, 0.6 g/ml, and 0.7 g/ml.In conclusion, Tulsi leaf extract and Turmeric curcumin extract were collected to perform various antibacterial activities. The agar well diffusion method was used in this study. The bactericidal activity of different concentrations of extracts varied significantly.