Antibacterial Activities of Fenugreek Leaves and Stems against the Pathogenic Bacteria E.Coli

Abstract

In the present study antibacterial activity of Trigonella foenum graecum leaves and stems in three different solvents such as methanol, acetone and water extracts were carried out. The antibacterial activity of various extracts was screened using standard protocol of disc diffusion method and methanol extract was found to be more potent. The antibacterial activities were assessed by the presence or absence of inhibition zones and Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values. Fenugreek leaves methanol extract determined by broth dilution method these results recommended that methanol extract being the most potent at MIC of 2µg/disc. This finding formed a basis for further studies on screening of local medicinal plant extracts for antibacterial properties.