Abstract
Triphala is the sanskrit term used in the traditional Indian system of medicine consisting of a combination of three herbal fruits namely Hareethaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibithaki (Terminalia bellerica), and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). Triphala kwatha( Decoction) is a unique combination which has been used in Ayurveda for wound management since time immemorial. The study aimed to explore the possibilities of Triphala kwatha (decoction) and its alcoholic extract as an antimicrobial agent against wound microbes. In-vitro studies using Amox and Gentamycin as standards were done against four microorganisms i.e Staphylococcus aureus, Citrobacter, Escherichia coli, and Proteus species. These microorganisms were isolated from patient wound samples and identified by gram staining and biochemical reactions. The Agar well diffusion method or hole plate method and Agar disc diffusion method were used for In Vitro study. The in-vitro results found that Triphala kwatha(decoction) had more antimicrobial activity against microbes than the alcoholic extract of Triphala kwatha choorna. Also, it was evident that the activity of Triphala kwatha(decoction) was more against gram +ve organisms like Staphylococcus aureus.
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