Selective in vitro growth inhibitory effect of Withania somnifera on human pathogenic bacteria and bifidobacteria

Abstrakt

Crude acetone extract from Withania somnifera was tested in vitro against six pathogenic bacteria and five bifidobacteria. The results showed that pathogenic bacteria were significantly more susceptible to the extract than bifidobacteria.

Klíčová slova

• Withania somnifera
• human pathogenic bacteria
• bifidobacteria
• selective growth inhibition