An In-Vitro study to evaluate the Anti-Microbial Activity of Coralllocarpus Epigaeus (Rottler) Hook.F.

Traditional medicinal system is mostly engaged with the usage of herbs as a chief source. Using roots as a remedy is effective in many cases. Tuberous roots of Coralllocarpus epigaeus(Rottler) Hook.f. are traditionally used to treat rheumatic diseases, dysentery[1] etc. It is used in folklore practice for the treatment of wounds. Hence, this study was taken to evaluate the antimicrobial action of this drug which might become a potent source of medicine for treatment of Vrana. The ayurveda term Vrana resembles the wound of modern medicine. Dushta Vrana refers to the non-healing wound or ulcer which is characterized by Pooya(discharge)which is like pus. Pyogenic infections are characterized by local inflammation of skin, soft tissue and bodily parts which are mainly caused by invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms forming abscess and pus. Sepsis occurs when the body overreacts to infection, releasing chemicals into the bloodstream that ultimately cause organ failure and death. In-vitro study using aqueous extract of this drug showed positive results on collected pus samples by inhibiting the microbial growth. Zone of inhibition was observed around the drug.