J Pharmacol Pharmacother | Volume 1, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access
Vibha Bhardwaj
Director Environment Laboratories, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, United Arab Emirates
*Correspondance to: Vibha Bhardwaj
Fulltext PDFIntroduction: Cordia myxa L. (CM) is a Boraginaceae family medicinal plant. CM is recognized from primitive times for its therapeutic uses. Each part is utilized for the treatment of various infections and diseases in particular fruits, and leaves are used in tuberculosis, fever, urinary tract infections, etc. Objective: In the present research work, we have attempted the quantitative estimation of element contents and antimicrobial activity of Cordia myxa leaf, fruit and bark extracts against bacteria. Results and discussion: Elemental examination shows that it as a respectable basis of minerals like phosphorous, nitrate, sulphate, potassium, magnesium, and nitrite. This study reveals that CM leaves, fruit and bark can be used as food supplement with valuable nutrition, disease restraint and health benefits. Antimicrobial activity was analyzed by Agar well diffusion method against bacterial strains viz. Bacillus subtilis, E. coli, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. S. aureus, Bacillus subtilis produced highest zone of inhibition and then E. coli. Conclusion: Efficient preclinical findings support the traditional asserts of CM. The analysis showed that CM could be used as medication. Furthermore, studies are required for strengthening the scientific value of this revered medicinal plant. A higher demand in the prospect could be predicted for various products from this tree for concern towards a possible integration into the food safety and healthcare approach.
Cordia myxa; Nutritional value; Traditional usage; Phytochemistry
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