Study On The Antibacterial Effect Of Alginate Film Modified With Centella Asiatica Extract

Abstract

Alginate and Centella asiatica are natural materials having immense applications in biomedical field. These materials are widely used because of their biocompatibility, low cost, availability, non-toxic nature etc. In this work, hydrogel films composed of alginate, Centella asiatica extract, honey, crosslinked using calcium chloride is prepared. The surface wettability of film is detected. The developed film exhibits antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Alginate film modified with Centella asiatica extract and honey shows antibacterial property and hydrophilic character so we suggest that it has application in wound healing.