Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation of < em > Justica adhatoda < /em >

Phytochemical and biological investigations were undertaken on  ethanolic extracts of the leaves and root bark ofJustica adhatodaL. Alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, tannins, steroids and saponins were detected in  extracts from both parts of the title plant. Reducing sugars  were not detected in  either extract whereas flavonoids were  detected in ethanolic extract ofJ. adhatotaleaves only.  Significant antibacterial and antifungal activities againstEscherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus and Aspergillusniger were demonstrated by both the  leaf and root bark extracts. Additionally, both extracts  displayed good antioxidant and heomolytic potential.  Interestingly, eight metal ions were detected in both extracts  in different concentrations.
Source: International Journal of Phytomedicine - Category: Science Authors: Source Type: research