In vitro experiments with centella asiatics - investigation to elucidate the effect of an indigenously prepared powder of this plant on acid fastness and viability of M. tuberculosis

Herbert, D and Paramasivan, C N and Prabhakar, R and Swaminathan, G (1994) In vitro experiments with centella asiatics - investigation to elucidate the effect of an indigenously prepared powder of this plant on acid fastness and viability of M. tuberculosis. Indian Journal of Leprosy, 66 (1). pp. 65-68. ISSN 0024-1024

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Abstract

Tk herb Centella asiatica (Linn.).jound throughout India. is acclaimed 'to have medicinal properties and has been used in leprosy patients from very early times. It is considered that the active compound of this herb, called JlSiaticoside. probably acts on the waxy covering of M.leprae. The in vitro effect of an indigenously produced dry powder of Centella asiatica (CA) on the acidIJSt1Iess and viability of M.tuberculosis was investigated in the present study. Titt results indicate that CA may not have any direct action on the acidjastness or viabilty of M.tuberculosis H37Rv in vitro. Further studies using purified asiaticoside ofthe plant or in vivo studies are required.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Tuberculosis > Laboratory Research > Bacteriological
Divisions:	Basic Science Research > Bacteriology
Depositing User:	Dr. Rathinasabapati R
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2013 06:38
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2016 05:57
URI:	http://eprints.nirt.res.in/id/eprint/370

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