Antibacterial Activity of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis)

Authors

  • Dipali Mahale  P.G. Department of Microbiology, Shri Shivaji Science & Arts College, Chikhli, Buldana
  • A. M. Garode  P.G. Department of Microbiology, Shri Shivaji Science & Arts College, Chikhli, Buldana

Keywords:

Antibacterial Activities, Camellia Sinensis And Green Tea.

Abstract

The antibacterial activities of tea have been evident for some time and research is continually revealing new bacterial species that are sensitive to its effects. The antibacterial and antifungal tests of the green tea were tested on the test strains using the agar-gel diffusion inhibition test. The results of the study showed that the leaves extract of Camellia sinensis indicates the presence of potent antibacterial activity, which confirms its use against infection. The assessment of antimicrobial activity was based on measurement of inhibition zones formed around the well. The use of green tea extracts presents a great alternative to chemical drugs. The effects green tea has on bacteria could also be determined and to discover interesting and applicable information about green tea and its antimicrobial properties.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology

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2018-04-30

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Volume 4, Issue 5, March-April-2018

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Dipali Mahale, A. M. Garode, " Antibacterial Activity of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis), International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 4, Issue 5, pp.1820-1823, March-April-2018.