Comprehensive phytochemical profiling and evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Mesua ferrea L.: A multi-approach investigation into its therapeutic potential
Phytochemical and therapeutic study of Mesua ferrea
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https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v12i03.15250Keywords:
Mesua ferrea, Western ghats, Antimicrobial activity, Minimum inhibitory concentrationAbstract
The study aimed to determine the total antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of a plant extract from the plant material of Mesua ferrea, which was collected from the Western Ghats mountain range. The crude methanolic extract of M. ferrea was found to be yellowish-brown in color and had a yield of 11.6556%. The phytochemical properties of the medicinal plant were analyzed to identify drug, lead compounds, and components. The phenolic compounds acting as antioxidants in the plant products were gaining attention due to their health benefits. The antimicrobial activity of the methanolic extract of M. ferrea was screened using an agar well diffusion assay. The extract inhibited all test bacteria. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of the plant extract was determined to be the concentration of the extract that inhibited all tested bacteria. The study concluded that the methanolic extract of M. ferrea possesses considerable potential against tested bacteria, with the potential to be used as a potential antimicrobial agent. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the potential of M. ferrea as a medicinal plant.
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