The in vitro antibacterial/synergistic activities of Withania somnifera extracts

Diuretic activity of some Withania aristata Ait. fractions

“…Additionally, this species may be of use in treatment of bacterial urinary infections through the action of "therapeutic lavage" (when taken with a sufficient quantity of liquid), based on its content of the withanolides, which may exhibit a certain degree of antibacterial activity (Arora et al, 2004).…”

Diuretic activity of Withania aristata: An endemic Canary Island species

“…Additionally, this species may be of use in treatment of bacterial urinary infections through the action of "therapeutic lavage" (when taken with a sufficient quantity of liquid), based on its content of certain active compounds such as the withanolides (steroid lactones), which may exhibit a certain degree of antibacterial activity (Arora et al, 2004).…”

Recent advances in elucidating the biological properties of Withania somnifera and its potential role in health benefits

“…The protein, designated W. somnifera glycoprotein, demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity against the phytopathogenic fungi and bacteria tested, indicating that W. somnifera has potential as antifungal and antibacterial agents. Arora et al (2004) evaluated the methanol, hexane and diethyl ether extracts from W. somnifera leaves and roots for antibacterial/synergistic activity by the agar plate disc-diffusion assay using the two bacterial species Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli. From the six extracts tested, only the methanol and hexane extracts, from both leaves and roots, had potent antibacterial activities.…”

“…Experimental design ResultsHexane and diethyl ether extracts from both leaves and W. somnifera rootsUsing an agar plate disc-diffusion assay against S. typhimurium and E. coliFrom the six extracts tested, only methanol and hexane extracts of both leaves and roots were found to have potent antibacterial activity(Arora et al 2004) …”