Screening Of Phytochemical Compounds Present In Ethano Medicinal Plant From Acanthaceae Family: A Short Review

Abstract

The present study is describes the phytochemical test and antibacterial activity of andrographis paniculata. Andographis paniculata is commonly known as “Kalmegh” and “King of better”. Andographis paniculata is belongs to the family of Acanthaceae. This plant is used in a treatment for example common cold, diarrhoea, fever, etc. The phytochemical testing is used to show a protein, sugars, gum, flavonoids, quinones, alkaloids, tannins, and triterpenoids. In the present study of the aqueous and methanol extracts of the leaves of andographis paniculata were studied for their antibacterial activity by agar well diffusion method against gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as against fungi. The use of plant extract with known antimicrobial properties can be of significance for treatment.