ABSTRACT

This study gives an updated information of phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of the aqueous and methanolic extracts of Digera muricata (L.) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. Medicinal plant care is known to be very effective, as there are no or limited side effects. These medicinal plants are rich source of ingredients that can be used in synthetic drug development. Digera muricata (L.) is found as weed throughout India. Almost all parts of this plant are high in its medicinal value but roots and leaves are widely used for various purpose. The leaves of Digera muricata (L.) was extracted using distilled water and methanol in ascending order of polarity using soxhlation. These extract was subjected to phytoochemical evalution reveals the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, aminoacids, carbohydrates, proteins, tannins, steroids. These extract is tested to antimicrobial activity by using cup plate method. Zone of inhibition is observed with Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus. The results from our research could help in the development of novel antimicrobial agent. Keywords: Digera muricata (L.), Amaranthaceae, soxhlation, cup plate method, antimicrobial activity, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus
Publication date: 01/03/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.3.5377