Abstract
The present study was carried out to determine the effect of four herbs viz . Arjuna , ashwagandha, puthkanda and shalampanja on growth characteristics of probiotic cultures. Effect of herb extract on growth characteristics of probiotic bacteria viz . Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus was determined. It was found that Arjuna and ashwagandha inhibit growth of Lactobacilus bulgaricus , however puthkanda and shalampanja increased growth of Lactobacilus bulgaricus or supportive to their growth, however in case of Streptococcus thermophilus all herbs showed inhibitory effects.
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