Antifungal activity of crude extracts of Hedychium coronarium

Abstract

Crude extracts of flowers of Hedychium  coronarium  were examined for their antifungal activity against three fungi     viz. Alternaria, Fusarium and Aspergillusflavus. Antifungal activity of flowers in terms of Minimal Fungicidal Con-­‐ centration  [MFC]  (µg/mL)  ranged  between  200-­‐1000  µg/mL.  The  extracts  performed  as  good  as  or  even  better than the standard drugs like Nystatin and Griseofulvin.   Highest antifungal activity of flower extract is found to be       the most effective against Alternaria. This works seems to be a promising work in the recent existing problem of Glucoma as H. coronarium extracts are having flavanoids, which are key factors in curing the disease.