Studies on the Antibacterial and Antifungal activities in the seed extracts of Ricinus communis L. (Castor Plant).

Medicinal plants have curative properties due to the presence of various complex bioactive chemical Substances of different composition which are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more parts of these plants. Ricinus Communis has significant medicinal/pharmacological value for maintaining the disease free healthy human life. The present work is oriented towards the Antibacterial & Antifungal activities of Ricinus Communis seeds. Two varieties of Castor plant (Green & Red) were thoroughly studied and analyzed for in vitro antimicrobial activities. It has been observed that the bioactive compound of Ricinus communis shows different antimicrobial efficacy in different organic solvent extracts. This work aims to collect, analyze & disseminate relevant knowledge about the antimicrobial activities of Castor with a view to promote further research in this area for serving the humanity.