ANTIBACTERIAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES OF PSIDIUM GUAJAVA LEAF EXTRACT

Abstract

The phytochemical  screening, and anti-bacterial activities of the hydro-methanolic leaves extract of Psidium guajava   using standard screening methods such as disc diffusion methods. The secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, phenols , saponins, and tannins were present  in Psidium guava  extract in phytochemical screening, It also showed dose dependent  antibacterial activities against almost all the test organisms.  Results denote the antibacterial activity of Psidium guajava leaves extract