ABSTRACT

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the second most common infectious presentation in community medical practice that is associated with high morbidity and long-term complications. Tamala patra is a drug mentioned among kushtagna gana in Ayurveda, and studies have shown its anti-microbial effect against various microorganisms. In the current study, the action of aqueous extract of Tamala patra (Cinnamomum tamala) against Escherichia coli is evaluated in a urine sample of subjects diagnosed with Pittaja mutrakruchra (UTI) by culture and sensitivity. With the current study, it is evident that the mean zone of inhibition of aqueous extract of Tamala patra possesses anti-microbial action against the bacterium E. coli. Further, it is also obvious that as the concentration of aqueous extract of Tamala patra increases, the zone of inhibition also increases. Keywords: Urinary tract infection, Pittaja mutrakrichra, Tamala patra, Urine culture and sensitivity, E. coli
Publication date: 01/11/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.11.6544