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- Title
Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Phyllanthus emblica, Phaseolus vulgari, and Indigofera aspalathoides - A step toward alternative cure for cancer.
- Authors
Malini, M.; Kumar, J. Prem; Kumar, R. Dinesh; Joshy, V. Arun
- Abstract
Plants are a source of inspiration for the development of a novel drug compound. It cures many diseases such as skin disease, snake bite, swelling, burns, and diabetes. The free radicals caused by oxidative stress leads to the development of chronic and degenerative diseases such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, aging, cataract, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. In this regard, bioactive compound analysis of selected plants was carried out. Phytochemical analysis, evaluation of antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of plants, namely Indigofera aspalathoides (Aerial Part), Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit), and Phaseolus vulgaris (Seed) was carried out to deduce the concentration and activity of methanol and aqueous extracts. The screening of plant parts showed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, phenols, saponins, flavonoids, proteins, and quinines. The screened plant extracts were used for the evaluation of the antioxidant and antimicrobial property. The results showed potential antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in P. emblica extracts, I. aspalathoides extracts showed moderate antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Thus, this research will pave a way to the discovery of potential lead compound as a step toward an alternative cure for cancer.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 12, Issue 8, p1693
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal