Research Article | Published: 01 December 2013

Evaluation of phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Cassia roxburghii DC. and Hyptis suaveolens L.

M. Murugan and V. R. Mohan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 20 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 261-264 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2013-0CA6LQ | Cite this article

Abstract

Phytochemicals from the leaves and stem bark of Cassia roxburghii and leaves and stem of Hyptis suaveolens were extracted using different solvents of various polarities such as petroleum ether, chloroform, methanol and water. The antibacterial activity was carried out against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus by disc diffusion method. Among the solvent extracts, methanol extract was most effective against the tested microorganisms. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, coumarin, flavonoids, tannins and terpenoids.

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Murugan, M. and Mohan, V.R., 2013. Evaluation of phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of Cassia roxburghii DC. and Hyptis suaveolens L.. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 20(4), pp.261-264. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2013-0CA6LQ

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