Antihelmenthic And Antimicrobial Activity Of Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles From Illicium Verum Hook.F. Fruit

Illicium verum Hooker fillius or commonly called star anise is a member of Magnoliaceae. The synthesis of metal nanoparticles is a growing area for research due to its potentiality in the application and development of advanced technologies. In general, nanoparticles are synthesized by using chemical methods which are not eco-friendly. Here, we have used a fast, convenient and environment-friendly method is green synthesis of silver nanoparticles. The objective of the present study is to synthesize silver nanoparticles by reducing Ag+ ions present in the aqueous solution of silver nitrate with the help of fruit extract of Illicium verum and to study the antimicrobial, antihelmenthic activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles. The antibacterial activity of these nanoparticles was studied against Bacillus subtilis, S. cerevesiae. and Escherichia coli. Silver nanoparticles showed inhibition of growth suggesting antibacterial property and the time intervals between paralysis and death of the earthworms shows the anthelmenthic activity of the synthesized silver nanoparticles.