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Analysis Study Research Paper | Medicinal Plants | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 759 - 765 | India
Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fungal Activity of Methanol Extracts of Leaf and Root of Rauvolfia Micrantha Hook. F.
Abstract: Phytomedicine and herbal remedies have long been a part of medical care. Medicinal plants have long been used by many different countries, ethnic groups, and cultures worldwide. Plant-based compounds are used in a number of industries, such as essential oils, agrochemicals, nutraceuticals, food additives, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Rauvolfia micrantha Hook. f. has attracted a lot of interest in the biomedical sector because of its ability to lower blood pressure, which is mainly because of the reserpine found in the oleoresin that is collected from its roots. Numerous bioactive secondary metabolites with significant therapeutic value are produced by these medicinal plants. Numerous phytochemicals, especially indole alkaloids like reserpine, are abundant in the plant. Plant root extracts have been used for generations to treat neurological illnesses. Promising clinical trials have elucidated characteristics such as antihypertensive and antidiabetic effects. The plant's potential for anti-microbial and anti-fungal activities is estimated in this study. The study investigated the minimum drug concentration needed to effectively inhibit pathogenic bacteria and fungi in the methanol extract of Rauvolfia micranthe root and leaf. When compared to standard medications, we found that the root extract is more effective than the leaf extract.
Keywords: Rauvolfia micrantha Hook. F, Reserpine, Medicinal plant, Alkaloids, Anti-microbial, Anti-fungal. Nutraceuticals
How to Cite?: Rajesham P, Kishore Kumar Godisela, A. Gangaprasad, Rama Devi B, "Anti-Microbial and Anti-Fungal Activity of Methanol Extracts of Leaf and Root of Rauvolfia Micrantha Hook. F.", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 759-765, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26411154013, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26411154013