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N.S.M Jyothi

D. Sandhya Deepika

M. Ramesh Chowdary

Laxmi Sowmya K

Abstract

Rothia indica (L.) Druce is an annual herb that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, China to peninsular Malaysia and Australia that grows primarily in wet tropical biomes. It is highly used in medicinal applications for its varied chemical compounds that acts as a good source of treating various diseases. The present study evaluates the root, leaf and stem extracts obtained by four different solvents i.e., methanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate and hexane. Phytochemical analysis was performed for the extracts obtained by following standard tests for identification of different compounds. Later the extracts are subjected for the identification of their antimicrobial potential against various bacteria: Streptococcus mutans, Pseudomonas fluroscens, Staphylococcus aureus, and Bacillus subtilis. Root, stem and leaf showed adequate activity, among them root showed the highest activity. Highest activity was observed in ethyl acetate and chloroform followed by methanol, and hexane extracts. The results provide evidence that Rothia indica root, leaf and stem extract possesses vital phytochemicals and antimicrobial properties.

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