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PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF ANISOMELES MALABARICA ROOT EXTRACT USING ETHANOL AS THE SOLVENT AGAINST CANDIDA ALBICANS Dr. K.L. Senthil kumar1, E. Rogini2, P. Roshini3, R. Sachin kumar4 1, Principal, Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (India) 2,3,4, B.Pharm Students, Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu (india)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------***-----------------------------------------------------------------------1. ABSTRACT: AIM: The aim of study is (preliminary phytochemical screening and antifungal activity of Anisomeles malabarica a root extract by using solvent as ethanol.
OBJECTIVE: Preliminary phytochemical studies of Anisomeles malabarica and antifungal activity of root extraction.
METHOD: The root were collected dried and ground into fine powder. The powdered material was then subjected to solvent extraction using ethanol. The obtained ethanolic extract was subsequently used for preliminary phytochemical screening to identify the presence of bioactive compounds. In addition, the extract was evaluated for its antifungal activity to assess its effectiveness against fungal organism.
CONCLUSION: The present study reveals the preliminary phytochemical analysis and antifungal activity by using anisomeles malabarica extract.
KEY WORDS: Anisomeles malabarica, Soxhlet method, Ethanol, Phytochemical screening, Antifungal activity.
2. INTRODUCTION Anisomeles malabarica is a strongly aromatic ,perennial herb characterized by its dense pubescence.Belonging by the common name Malabar catmint. This herb is a naturally found and widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, where the climate supports its vigorous growth . It typically flourishes in open fields along road sides and near forest margins. Anisomeles malabarica is a herbaceous howering plant and typically reaches, 1-2meters in height. It bears opposite hairy leaves. That release strong mint like aroma. Anisomeles malabarica has been used to treat digestive issues, fever, skin infection, and inflammatory disorders. The leaves are sometimes applied as poultices to treat wounds, insect bites and minor burns.Its bitter and pungent taste is believed to help stimulate digestion and appetite. Commonly known as Malabar catmint, or Malabar vayana, this plant belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is widely distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of south and southeast Asia.
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