Prevalence of antifungal activity of Argemone mexicana poppy
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The poppy of Argemone Mexicana are high in protein, carbohydrates, lipids and minerals. They are also rich in novel alkaloids, and sterols The poppy of Argemone species contain a high concentration of berberine and sanguinarine alkaloids The alkaloids of argemone are widely used as Analgesic; Antispasmodic; Demulcent; Emetic; Expectorant; Hallucinogenic; Purgative; Sedative; Skin; WartsThe root is alterative and has been used in the treatment of chronic skin diseases. The protein part was extracted and tested against four different fungal strains viz. Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus flavus, Rhizopus stolonifer etc. A good antifungal activity was observed at temperature 20’C-25’C, the activity was lost completely at temperature 50’C and above. The protein exhibited good inhibition of fungal growth at pH 3 and pH 5 but the activity completely lose at pH 8. . Lower concentration did not show significant antifungal activity. Aspergillus terrus and M. lepray was found to be the most sensitive to its alkaloids. The extracts showed activity and methanol extract showed maximum potency compared to other extracts.
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