title: Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of roots of Murraya koenigii (Linn.) Spreng. (Rutaceae).
abstract: Murraya koenigii, family Rutaceae, commonly known as Curry leaf plant is a highly valued plant for its medicinal value and characteristic aroma. The plant is a rich source of carbazole alkaloids. The petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and ethanol extracts of roots of the plant were screened for phytochemical properties and antimicrobial activity for Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, steroids and flavonoids in the root extracts of the plant. The study shows that all the extracts possess remarkable antibacterial activity. Additionally, petroleum ether and chloroform extracts also had antifungal activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacognosy, Hindu College of Pharmacy , Sonipat 131001, Haryana , India.
authors.forename: Manisha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vats
authors.forename: Harneet
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Satish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sardana
keywords: Murraya koenigii; Rutaceae; antimicrobial activity; phytochemical screening
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