Antimicrobial Activities of Euphorbia Hypericifolia L. and Testing of its Anti-Enteric Effect

San San Aye^1* & Han Naung Tun^2,3

¹Pro-Rector, Mawlamyine University, Mon State, Myanmar
²Clinical Medicine, Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar
³Clinical and Research Working Groups, European Society of Cardiology, France

Dr. San San Aye, Pro-Rector, Mawlamyine University, Mon State, Myanmar.

Keywords: Antimicrobial Activity; Bacterial Culture; Agar Disc Diffusion Method

Abstract

Medicinal plant Euphorbia hypericifolia L. reputed to possess the curative power in enteric infections was selected, tested and evaluated for their activities by in vitro technique. Euphorbia hypericifolia L. was extracted with 50% ethanol, 95% ethanol, ethyl acetate and aqueous solutions and extracts were used to screen enteric infections. These extracts were found to be potent. Antibacterial activities of its plant was tested, According to the results, the extracts made by organic solvents revealed the distinct antibacterial activity on gram-negative bacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella, Shigella, and Vibrio. It may be used as a remedy for the treatment of dysenteric patients but we need large randomized control trials to confirm its effect in human model.

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