Homœopathic Links 2024; 37(01): 005-010
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1775848
Original Article

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Homoeopathic Dilutions of Myristica sebifera against Staphylococcus aureus

Niharika Shaw
1   Postgraduate Scholar, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Supriya Singh
1   Postgraduate Scholar, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Subhrajit Paul
1   Postgraduate Scholar, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
2   Department of Pathology & Microbiology, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
,
Raja M.
3   Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
› Author Affiliations
Funding None.

Abstract

Background The Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) has trend of increasing morbidity and mortality affecting the management of variety of infectious disorders in humans. Our skin is native to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, which is also a frequent source of infections in both the general population and healthcare settings. On the other side, Myristica sebifera is known for its great antiseptic activity in Homoeopathy.

Objective This study was aimed to explore the phytoconstituents & antimicrobial activity of Homoeopathic preparation of Myristica sebifera 12C, 30C & 200C.

Materials and MethodsMyristica sebifera 12C, 30C & 200C were tested for identification of its phytoconstituents and antimicrobial activity was evaluated following Kirby-Bauer Disk Diffusion (KBDD) method according to clinical and laboratory standard (CLSIM44 A) with slight modifications. The diameter of zone of inhibition was measured and compared with Gentamicin (Positive Control) & Alcohol (62% & 91% as Negative Controls). The experiment was performed thrice to check the accuracy and reproducibility.

ResultMyristica sebifera 12C & 30C showed maximum zone of inhibition up to (10.33 ± 1.52 & 11.67 ± 1.52 respectively) against Staphylococcus aureus when compared to control (Alcohol 62% & 91%) as 6.00 ± 0.00.

Conclusion Phytochemical studies showed presence of alkaloids and carbohydrate in Myristica sebifera 12C and 30C. The maximum percentage of zone of inhibition (94%) was found in Myristica sebifera 30C followed by Myristica sebifera 12C (72%). This antimicrobial study suggests that Myristica sebifera 12C & 30C could be helpful for treating the disorders caused by Staphylococcus aureus.



Publication History

Article published online:
06 October 2023

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