Antimicrobial Potentials of Canna Indica Linn. Extracts against selected Bacteria

Abstract

To obtain much better information about the medicinally use of various extracts of Canna indica Linn. investigations were conducted. The extract shows good antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and mild active against Escherichia coli. The results show the inhibition of microbial growth decreased with decreasing in concentration of the plant extracts. The extract material from the rhizomes of the Canna indica shows good antimicrobial activity.