Qualitative analysis of some phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial tests of Helotropium supinum L. medicinal plant

Abstract

Nowadays whole world blessed with medicinal plants for using as a major bio-source of modern synthetic drugs which are used widely in medicinal field. In this study Qualitative experiments of phytochemical and antibacterial tests were performed of ethanolic extracts of leaf and root parts of Heliotropium supinum. The Qualitative experiments revealed that the presence phytochemicals such as alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, glycosides, and carbohydrates. In this experiment alkaloids, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, Carbohydrates and glycosides were observed in ethanolic extract leaves while alkaloids, flavonoids terpenoids were found in roots extract. For being presence of these essential properties H. supinum showed antibacterial activity. Maximum zone of inhibition was recorded in 500 µg concentration of leaves and root extracts where leaves extract showed highest inhibition zone (21 mm) against S. aureus while root extracts showed against E. coli (17 mm). Present study was designed to identify the sources and accurate information regarding the active components of this medicinal plant and to enhance awareness to public and private sector.