Comparison of efficacy of biogenic silver nanoparticles using ficus species

Abstract

Current trends in the science and medicine is the advent of nano technology. This technology had been in application in the traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Siddha. They adopt this techonology by preparing the nano particles of heavy metals like mercury, gold, silver etc. and use those formulations effectively in curing diseases. Out of the metals that are available to use in medicine, Silver stands as a important and safest yet potent metal that is made as nano particles. It is evident from history that silver is being used as nano particle. It prevents infections and kills microbes and helps store food like milk, wine and vinegar for longer periods. Apart from the electronic and technological application of the nano particles, the pharmaceutical and medical application of the same had been under development. This research will focus on the comparision of the ficus plants like; Ficus religiosa, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus microcarpa, Ficus hispida, Ficus trigona and Ficus citrifolia extracts on the synthesis of the silver nano particles and their antibacterial property.