Antimicrobial Activity of Holy Basil
Type of Presentation
Presentation
Type of Project
Project I/II
Project Description
Holy Basil aka Osmium tenuiflorum is a widely used herb for its medical properties. The aim of this study is to test antimicrobial activity of Holy Basil against B. subtilis and E. coli. Osmium tenuiflorum will inhibit bacterial growth due to its content of bioactive compounds and fatty acid present in its essential oil. Furthermore, the zone of inhibition for all three concentrations were 15 µL, 20µL, and 25µL of 26.23g leaves/ml methanol extract of basil essential oil. Additionally, no zone of inhibition was visible at the concentrations for E. coli. Overall, the methanol extract of basil oil was effective against gram-positive B. subtilis.
Faculty Member
Catherine T. Santai
Antimicrobial Activity of Holy Basil
Holy Basil aka Osmium tenuiflorum is a widely used herb for its medical properties. The aim of this study is to test antimicrobial activity of Holy Basil against B. subtilis and E. coli. Osmium tenuiflorum will inhibit bacterial growth due to its content of bioactive compounds and fatty acid present in its essential oil. Furthermore, the zone of inhibition for all three concentrations were 15 µL, 20µL, and 25µL of 26.23g leaves/ml methanol extract of basil essential oil. Additionally, no zone of inhibition was visible at the concentrations for E. coli. Overall, the methanol extract of basil oil was effective against gram-positive B. subtilis.