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In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Foeniculum vulgare Seed Extract

Khan NT

Foeniculum vulgare (Apiaceae) is a popular plant with valuable medicinal and culinary importance. It is mostly used in the treatment of ailments associated with digestive and respiratory systems. Besides its fruit are dry seeds which is used as flavoring agent for meat, fish and beverages. Phytoconstituents of F. vulgare seed extracts such as phenols and aromatic derivatives possess different physiochemical properties including competence to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria. Thus this study was conducted to determine the antibacterial property of Foeniculum vulgare seed extract against a variety of pathogenic bacteria.