Antimicrobial activity of leaf extract of Morus indica (Mulberry) from Chhattisgarh

The Methanolic and Ethanolic extract of Morus indica was screened against five different pathogens and showed significant antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus , Aspergillus niger and Penicillium . It has been observed that ethanolic extract has maximum antibacterial activity against S.aureus (12mm). Among both solvents methanolic extracts has maximum antifungal activity against Aspergillus (30mm) followed by Penicillium (29mm). The present study shows that mulberry (Morus indica) leaf possess antimicrobial property as well as antifungal activity