Phyto-Chemical Screening and Anti Listerial Activity of Annona Muricata (L) Leaf Extract

Abstract

Annona muricata is a potent medicinal plant with wide range of therapeutic activity. Various parts of this plant have immense beneficial and curative properties. The phyto-chemical screening of the leaf extract was performed using aqueous and methanolic extracts that showed the presence of all major primary and secondary metabolites and anti-oxidant trait. The aqueous extract was then subjected to anti listerial activity that showed significant results.