IJCRRI Journ Cur Res ReInternational Journal of Current Research and ReviewI Journ Cur Res Re2231-21960975-5241Radiance Research Academy2072HealthcareIN VITRO EVALUATION OF ANTI MYCOTIC ACTIVITY OF ETHANOLIC FRUIT EXTRACT OF GARCINIA MANGOSTANA LINN R.VGeethaTLakshmiRoyAnitha)2832This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 20092009This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.

The aim of the present study was to assess the anti fungal activity of ethanolic fruit extract ofGarcinia mangostana. Mangosteen commonly known as ?Queen of fruits? have been traditionally used by natural health providers for thousands of years. It is a potent medicinal plant in the traditional Indian medicinal systems. Ethanolic fruit extract of Garcinia mangostana was tested for antifungal activity against Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigates, Aspergillus flavus and Mucor spp. Agar well diffusion technique was followed for screening anti fungal activity. The wells were loaded with 50__ampersandsignmu;l of ethanolic extracts at different concentrations [125 ug, 250 ug and 500 ug]. Positive controls used were fluconazole (10 mcg /disc) and amphotericin B (100 units /disc). After incubation at 28o C for 48 hours, the zone of inhibition was measured. The extract at different concentrations showed varying degree of antifungal activity against the micro organism compared to standard.

Garcinia mangostana Antimycotic evaluation Agar well diffusion Mac Farland‘s standard Zone of inhibition.