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The experiment consisted of 2 phases, First to make
leaf extract of Lantana and assess its antimicrobial
properties on the bacteria and compare with the
already established antimicrobial properties of
Neem and Tulsi. Secondly, depending upon the
results from the first phase, create Herbal Sanitizing
Wraps using Neem, Tulsi and Lantana for growing
sprouts.
The most common bacteria,
E.coli was used for the
studies as its
doubling time is 20
minutes. It grows
very fast.
Common fungi-
Rh iz opus
(Bread Mold)
and Aspergillus
(found as black
powder on onions
these days) were also.
Used for the study.
Different concentrations of
leaf extracts were used to test the
bacterial growth inhibition. Bacterial Growth
Inhibition was studied in two ways.
After Data Analysis it was interpreted that Lantana
has a substance/chemical that inhibits bacterial
growth. Surprisingly contrary to our belief, Tulsi We made Tulsi, Neem and Lantana Herbal Wraps to
was more effective in stopping E.coli bacterial grow the sprouts of (gram (Cicer arietinum) &
growth than Neem. moong dal (Vigna radiata)

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