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@article{173751,
        author = {Gunapriya A and Madhumidha S and Kala Sri V and Kiruthika K and Moniga G and Keerthika V and Mathu Bala K and Letsika S},
        title = {A Review of Calotropis gigantea and Calotropis procera: Promising Sources for Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Therapies},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1244-1249},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173751},
        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.},
        keywords = {Anti oxidant,Antibacterial, Phytochemical, Latex, Bioactive copounds.},
        month = {March},
        }