Evaluation of Antifungal Activity by Different Solvent Extracts of Hygrophila Auriculata Root

Abstract Plants have long been an important source of natural compounds for human health. Every portion of the plant, from the root to the fruit, contains several secondary metabolites that have significant therapeutic value for a range of conditions. Research has indicated that various phytochemical components found in botanical samples are what give them their antifungal properties. The medicinal shrub Hygrophila auriculata (Family: Acanthaceae) has been shown to have healing properties against a number of illnesses. The goal of current study was to evaluate H. auriculata root antifungal effectiveness against a few pathogenic fungi that are resistant to multiple drugs. The bioactive compounds present in H. auriculata root were investigated against ten fungal strains of Aspergillus sps. H. auriculata root were collected, air dried, grinded and extracted by using different solvents through sequential method (methanol, acetone, chloroform). These extracts were then tested for antifungal activity using agar well diffusion method. This plant extracts are a natural substitute for a number of antibiotics. Avoiding the potential health risks associated with synthetic antibacterial agents could be a perfect solution.