In vitro evaluation of different aqueous extracts of Senna alata leaves for antibacterial activity (original) (raw)

Sinhala: Lunuwila; Tamil: Pirami; Hindi: Brahmi; English: Thyme-leaved gratiola Brahmi or Lunuwila possesses numerous medicinal properties. Its uses are documented in ancient Ayurvedic texts and the herb has been widely used to promote the intellect, and treat neurological and mental problems. This plant is commonly distributed in moist and damp areas on the edges of streams and water trenches. It is a prostrate, glabrous and fleshy herb. The leaves are sessile, soft, and succulent up to 2.5 mm long with obscure venation. The stem is 10-30 cm long and 1-2 mm thick, with soft ascending branches. Flowers white or blue with purple veins, axillary and solitary on peduncles usually longer than the leaves. Fruits ovoid, acute capsules include in the persistent calyx.