Antibacterial Activity And Phytochemical Analysis Of Ginger (Zingiberofficinale) On Bacteria From Normal Skin Flora

Abstract

The antibacterial activity and Phytochemical analysis of ginger extracts were studied. Ginger extracts were obtained using, cold water, hot water, ethanolic and essential oil. The extracts were assayed for antibacterial activity. Bacteria were isolated from normal skin flora.The extracts were highly effective against gram positive bacteria . The results also showed that ginger extracts possesses antibacterial properties and could be used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extract of ginger revealed the presence of glycosides, terpenoids, flavonids and phenolic compounds.This medicinal value ginger can be formulated as an drug in the future.