Antibacterial activity of ethenolic extract of mucilage from various plant parts

The mucilage from the flowers of Spathodia campanulata (P. Beauv), fruits of Muntingia calabura, and Bridelia scandens(Roxb.) were extracted and isolated. The mucilages with different concentrations were tested for its antibacterial potential. It was noticed that the different concentrations of extract exhibits the antibacterial potential. The mucilage of Bridelia scandens, Spathodia campanulata shows very good antibacterial potential against Bacillus cereus, Salmonella typhi and Proteus vulgaris while Muntungia calabura mucilage was less effective against these bacteria but found effective against the Staphylococcus aureus.Thus, if these mucilages are used for the tablet coating or as emulsifiers for the antibacterial formulations then it will definitely improves the quality and delivery of drug and also helpsto avoid the side effects of synthetic polymers.