Antibacterial activity of ethanolic leaf extract of kalanchoe pinnata and its application in the treatment of abscess caused by staphylococcus aureus

Abstract

In this study we have found anti-bacterial activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of kalanchoe pinnata against microbial flora organism staphylococcus aureus which was measured as parameter of activity which was compared against std. drug amoxicillin antibiotic. The plant extract shows potent zone of inhibition than the std. compound. Leaf extract of chloroform & water showed mild zone of inhibition compared to that of ethanolic extract.  Aim of study was to extract the constituents from leaves of kalanchoe pinnata & to explore anti-bacterial activity against staphylococcus aureus using disc diffusion method & with the obtained results we have concluded that the ethanolic extract can be used in treatment of abscesses because of its potency against staphylococcus aureus.