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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of leaves of Ipomoea aquatica forssk
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Maya konwar, Manash Pratim Sarma, Surjya Loying, Rahul Nayak, Prasenjit Bhagawati
Abstract
Ipomoea aquatica forssk is commonly found in Asia, Africa, and Australia. The plant is commonly used as vegetable having nutraceutical applications as it is a good source of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibers etc. The aim of the current study was to analyze the photochemical and antimicrobial activity of plant leaves of the Ipomoea aquatica Forssk. For this purpose, first ethanol extract and aqueous extract of leaves were prepared. The antimicrobial activity of the plant extract was examined against common bacteria such as Escheriachia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus using agar well diffusion method. Screening for Various petrochemicals such as flavonoid, tannins, glycosides and saponins were also carried out using standard methods. For GC-MS analysis, methanol extract of leaves was prepared. Aqueous extract of Ipomoea aquatica Forssk did not show any antimicrobial activity, but ethanol extract of leaves showed moderate antibacterial activity against E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The presence of tannin, Flavonoide, Glycosides, Saponins were confirmed in the leaf extract while the phytochemical terpenoids and Coumarinst are absent. Out of 7 compounds detected in GC-MS, 6 compounds are reported by various researchers for biological activity. The reported six compounds possessing biological activity like antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, hemolytic, antioxidant, antileukemic, antidiabetic and anti convulsant property. The findings of the study will generate baseline data on Ipomoea aquatica Forssk., which will be of immense commercial interest for research institute and pharmaceuticals companies.
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Pages:1310-1314
How to cite this article:
Maya konwar, Manash Pratim Sarma, Surjya Loying, Rahul Nayak, Prasenjit Bhagawati "Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of leaves of <em>Ipomoea aquatica </em>forssk ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 1310-1314
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