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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Assessment of phytochemical constituents, trace metals, and antimicrobial efficacy of Flacourtia indica, Southern India
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Marimuthu Koperuncholan, Subramaniyan Kulandaivel
Abstract
Flacourtia indica leaves were studied for phytochemical components, trace metal concentrations, and antibacterial activity using three different extracts (petroleum ether, chloroform, and ethanol). Steroids, triterpenes, alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins were found in the crude extract after the phytochemical screening. The trace metals in the leaves powder were analyzed using a 797 VA Computrace voltammetry, Metrohm. Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn concentrations were BDL, 0.03, 0.33, 0.87, BDL, BDL, and 0.55 mg kg-1, respectively.The zone of inhibition of three distinct solvent extracts of F. indica was compared to positive controls such as Methicillin – 10 mcg and Itraconazole – 10 mcg for in-vitro antibacterial activity against various infections. Enterococcus fecalis and Trichophyton rubrum were the most sensitive (19 mm), while Micrococcus luteus and Cryptococcus sp. showed the least inhibition (7 mm).
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Pages:569-573
How to cite this article:
Marimuthu Koperuncholan, Subramaniyan Kulandaivel "Assessment of phytochemical constituents, trace metals, and antimicrobial efficacy of <em>Flacourtia indica</em>, Southern India ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 569-573
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