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: Shahid Aziz Source Type: research