Author Login IJIRT Partner Network (IPN) Login

A Review of Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera: Promising Sources for Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Therapies

  • Unique Paper ID: 173751
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 10
  • PageNo: 1244-1249
  • Abstract:
  • The antimicrobial properties of Calotropis species, particularly Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera, have been widely investigated due to their potential in treating various infectious diseases. Multiple studies have highlighted the plant’s significant antibacterial and antifungal activities, supporting its traditional use in herbal medicine. Various parts of the plants, including leaves, flowers, latex, and roots, have been analyzed for their efficacy against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. These studies utilize methods such as the disc diffusion and well diffusion techniques to determine the inhibition zones produced by extracts obtained from different solvents like methanol, ethanol, and aqueous solutions. The results generally indicate that Calotropis extracts show varying degrees of antimicrobial activity, with some extracts outperforming standard antibiotics in inhibiting bacterial growth. Additionally, Calotropis plants have been found to possess strong antioxidant properties, which further support their medicinal value. The plants' phytochemical constituents, including glycosides, flavonoids, and terpenoids, contribute to their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting their therapeutic potential. The overall findings encourage further exploration and isolation of bioactive compounds from Calotropis for pharmaceutical applications, particularly in combating resistant bacterial strains and contributing to the development of new antimicrobial agents.
Download article email to a friend

Cite This Article

  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 10
  • PageNo: 1244-1249

A Review of Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera: Promising Sources for Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Therapies

Related Articles

Impact Factor
8.01 (Year 2024)
UGC Approved
Journal no 47859

Join Our IPN

IJIRT Partner Network

Submit your research paper and those of your network (friends, colleagues, or peers) through your IPN account, and receive 800 INR for each paper that gets published.

Join Now

Latest Publication

Archive

View More

Recent Conferences

NCSEM 2024

National Conference on Sustainable Engineering and Management - 2024 Last Date: 15th March 2024

Submit inquiry