Research Article

Effect of Withania somnifera Extracts on Some Selective Biochemical, Hematological, and Immunological Parameters in Guinea Pigs Experimental Infected with E. coli

Table 1

The antibacterial activity of (leaves and root) of W. somnifera against E. coli was determined by disc diffusion method.

Zone of inhibition (in mm)
ExtractLeaves extractRoot extract
50 mg/mL100 mg/mL50 mg/mL100 mg/mL

14 mm6 mm5 mm11 mm
Aqueous25 mm5 mm6 mm10 mm
35 mm7 mm5 mm10 mm
44 mm5 mm5 mm9 mm

15 mm8 mm8 mm13 mm
Ethanol26 mm7 mm6 mm12 mm
35 mm8 mm6 mm12 mm
46 mm6 mm8 mm11 mm