Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 218-224
Antibacterial Effect of Endophytic Bacteria Isolated From Tulsi Leaf against Escherichia coli by Nasal Swab Culture
Dr. Geetha Nayak S1, Dr. Ajantha2, Mrs. Shashirekha K S3, Dr. Anuradha B4
1,4Final Year PG Scholar, 2Professor, 3Microbiologist,
Department of Roga Nidana & Vikruti Vignana, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan
Corresponding Author: Dr. Geetha Nayak S
ABSTRACT
Endophyte is often a bacterium or fungus that resides within a plant without causing apparent disease and by preventing the pathogenic organisms from colonizing them. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is said to have endophytes in them. Tulsi is a commonly found herb generally used in respiratory tract diseases. The microbial flora of the host with kapahaja pratishyaya (allergic rhinitis) is predominant with Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia Coli etc. Identification of the organisms plays a important role because the nasal mucosa when exposed to allergens can create a favourable environment for the growth of certain organisms which are not identified as normal nasal commensals. Hence, the present study is aimed at evaluating the antibacterial effect of endophytic bacteria isolated from tulsi leaf against Escherichia coli by Nasal swab culture from Kaphaja Pratishyaya.
Key words: Endophyte, Tulsi, Kapahaja Pratishyaya