Studying the antimicrobial effect of green tea extract against common microbial pathogens

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Gundlapally Jyotsna

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Consumption of healthy and organic food for a safe and happy life has been the priority of the current generation. In his context there are several age old foods and beverages that are re gaining their importance in the daily life. Once such very commonly used beverage of ages is green tea. Consumption of green tea which is a full load of antioxidants, on an empty stomach is known to be the one shot solution of several known ailments. Apart from its oral consumption use of green tea extracts in several products like cosmetics, tooth paste, bath soap etc has gained an immense popularity.  Green tea is a type of beverage that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves. Many studies have shown that green tea extract can promote weight loss, blood sugar regulation, disease prevention and exercise recovery. Aim of the study is to test the antimicrobial activity of green tea against some common microbial pathogens. In this context the green tea leaf extraction was performed to obtain the active components in it which can be tested further. The solvents used for the extract preparation were water, ethanol and chloroform all in their pure form without any combinations. For testing inhibition of microbes some specific bacteria are needed in the work which wre also cultured directly from the source. The sample used for microbial extraction was skin and scalp source. This sample would allow the isolation of common skin and scalp contaminants. To obtain this bacterial culture spreading and streaking methods are used for the bacterial isolation. Bacteria isolated were later tested for their identity using microscopy and biochemical tests. Studying the inhibitory effect based on zone of inhibition by well diffusion is the most standard method which was selected in the current work. Obtaining a good inhibition of pathogens can reveal hopes for several other related research options which may include the use of green tea extracts in various cosmetics and heath drinks.

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Jyotsna, G. . (2022). Studying the antimicrobial effect of green tea extract against common microbial pathogens. Helix - The Scientific Explorer | Peer Reviewed Bimonthly International Journal, 12(4), 9-14. Retrieved from https://helixscientific.pub/index.php/home/article/view/405
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