In Vitro Evaluation of Bilvadi Agada (Herbo-Mineral Compound) for Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fungal Activity

Abstract

Bilvadi Agada' is one of the most frequently prescribed herbo-mineral compound preparations in variety of ailments ranging from mild fever to severe diarrhoea including various poisonous conditions. The present study was taken to investigate the in vitro antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity of this formulation. Agar-well method was used for in vitro antibacterial and antifungal screening. Zones of inhibition were observed in disc diffusion for antimicrobial investigation against selected standard bacterial and fungal strains. The formulation -'Bilvadi Agada' showed average zone of inhibition ranging from 2-8 mm suggesting its activeness against the tested microorganisms.