Absence of antimicrobial activity in alcoholic extract of Santalum album Linn

Abstract

Objective: The objective of the present study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity
of seed of Santalum album Linn. (Family: Santalaceae) in various microbial strains.
Materials and Methods: The effects of ethanolic extract of seed of S. album were
analyzed in different microorganisms at a concentration of 5 mg/ml per disk. Results:
The result indicated that the ethanolic extract of seed of S. album did not show any zone
of inhibition against the tested microorganisms. Conclusion: The ethanolic extract of
seed of S. album has no significant antimicrobial activity.