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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Studies on antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of Solanum xanthocarpum (Schrad and Wendl.)
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Drishya PL, Ambili SN, Nivetha R, Iren Amutha A, Medo Merina R
Abstract
The in vitro antimicrobial activity of acetone, ethanol, hexane and aqueous extract of medicinal plant Solanum xanthocarpum (Schrad and Wendl.) against the human pathogenic bacteria such as Achromobacter hygiene, Bacillus cereus, Streptococcus pyogenes and fungus Candida parapsilosis were evaluated. The ethanolic extract of Solanum xanthocarpum (Schrad and Wendl.) showed the highest activity and other extracts were also found effective against all microbial strains. A qualitative phytochemical analysis performed for the detection of bioactive compounds. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of compounds such as amino acids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenols, steroids, saponins and reducing sugars. The present investigation proved that Solanum xanthocarpum (Schrad and Wendl.) extracts possess a broad spectrum of activity against the selected pathogens. Thus, the study righteously proves the use of herbal plants in therapeutics. It thus serves as encouragements towards the development of new drugs for the benefits of mankind.
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Pages:189-192
How to cite this article:
Drishya PL, Ambili SN, Nivetha R, Iren Amutha A, Medo Merina R "Studies on antimicrobial activity and phytochemical analysis of <em>Solanum xanthocarpum</em> (Schrad and Wendl.) ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 189-192
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