Preliminary phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial evaluation of Arachis hypogea L.
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Arachis hypogea L. is a very important nuts used for the treatments of various diseases such as loose cough, arthritis, constipation, recuperation after illness, etc. The present study aimed at an evaluation of the presence of different phytochemicals along with antimicrobial activity of aqueous, petroleum ether, chloroform and ethanol extracts of dry powder obtained from stem, leaf and seed of Arachis hypogaea. Phytochemical screening of Aqueous, petroleum ether, chloroform and Ethanol extracts revealed the presence of alkaloid glycoside, fixed oils and fats, tannin, saponins & phenols by positive reaction with the respective test reagent. Among the four solvents of extracts used, chloroform and ethanolic extracts of the plant were active against E. coli, S. aureus, Fusarium sp and A. flavus. The demonstration of antimicrobial activity against both bacteria and fungi is an indication that the plant is a potential source for production of drugs with a broad spectrum of activity.
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Mythily K Revathi. K
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