Mintage Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences (ISSN: 2320-3315)

Author(s): SINDHU S*, S MANORAMA &ALFAMOL PM

PiperlongumL. (Thippali) is a native of the Indo-Malaya region, belongs to family Piperaceae. It has been used as a therapeuticagent in the treatment of various pathological conditions. P.longumwas  reported  to  contain  alkaloids, phenols,  tannins,  flavanoids,  steroids,  lignin  &  saponins  in  it. The objective  of  study  isto evaluate  the  antimicrobial activity with their preliminary phytochemical study. The petroleum ether, acetone and ethanol extracts of all the parts (Leaf, fruit, stem and root) were tested for antimicrobial activity against certain bacterial strains of E.coli, Steptococcus faecalis, Steptococcus pyogensand SalmonellaparatyphiA. by in vitro disc diffusion method and the results are recorded as the zone of inhibition.