ANTIMICROBIAL FINISHING ON 100% COTTON FABRIC BY USING STEM OF ABUTILON INDICUM

  • Jayakumari. M Bharathiar University,Coimbatore
  • Divya . R PSG College of Arts and Science,Coimbatore.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v2i7.1624
Keywords: ANTIMICROBIAL, FINISHING, 100% COTTON, FABRIC, USING STEM, ABUTILON, INDICUM

Abstract

Abutilon indicum (Linn) family Malvaceae, commonly known as Atibala is an important
medicinal plant. The whole plant as well as specific part such as root, leaves, and flowers is used
to treat various healthy aliments skin treatment. It is found as a weed in sub Himalayan tracts,
hills up to 1200m and in hotter parts of india. The plant is found to possess immunodulatory,
anticonvulsant, larvicidal, lipid lowering, diuretic, and anti-ulcer activity. The plant contains
antimicrobial activity in nature.The stem of the plant was shade dried and powdered to test the
presence of antimicrobial activity .
This study reveals the effect of antimicrobial activity and antifungal activity of the
abutilon indicum plant extract on cotton fabric.

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Author Biographies

Jayakumari. M, Bharathiar University,Coimbatore

Assistant professor,Department of Textiles and Apparel Design,

Divya . R, PSG College of Arts and Science,Coimbatore.

Assistant professor,Department of Costume Design and Fashion

Published
2016-07-31
How to Cite
M, J., & R, D. . (2016). ANTIMICROBIAL FINISHING ON 100% COTTON FABRIC BY USING STEM OF ABUTILON INDICUM. IJRDO - JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 2(7), 01-24. https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v2i7.1624
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Vol. 2 No. 7 (2016): IJRDO - Journal of Biological Science
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