Volume : 13, Issue : 05, May – 2026

Title:

INVESTIGATING THE ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANT

Authors :

Bhoora Singh*, Dr Vivek Gupta, Yogesh Bhardwaj

Abstract :

The present study investigates the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of three medicinal plants Aegle marmelos Linn (AE), Gmelina arborea Roxb (GE), and Lantana camara (LE) through systematic pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and biological evaluations. Leaves were collected, shade-dried, and processed for morphological, microscopic, and physiochemical characterization. Distinct diagnostic features such as trichomes, stomatal types, calcium oxalate crystals, and vascular bundle organization were identified, supporting authentication and quality control. Extractive yield analysis revealed A. marmelos with the highest recovery (51.32%), followed by G. arborea (43.53%) and L. camara (25.32%), correlating with phytochemical abundance. Phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, and essential oils, highlighting diverse therapeutic potential. Antioxidant activity, evaluated using DPPH and ABTS assays, demonstrated concentration-dependent inhibition across all extracts. G. arborea consistently exhibited superior free radical scavenging activity (up to 92.09%), aligning with its rich phenolic and flavonoid content, while A. marmelos and L. camara also showed significant activity, supporting their traditional use against oxidative stress. Antimicrobial assays revealed A. marmelos as the most potent antibacterial agent, with inhibition zones comparable to ciprofloxacin, while L. camara demonstrated notable antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger. Collectively, these findings validate the ethnomedicinal relevance of the selected plants, establish pharmacognostic markers for authentication, and highlight their potential as natural sources of antioxidants and antimicrobials. The study underscores the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with scientific evaluation to guide future formulation development and therapeutic applications.
KEYWORDS: Aegle marmelos Linn, Gmelina arborea Roxb, Lantana camara, Antioxidant, Medicinal plants and Antimicrobial

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Bhoora Singh et al Investigating The Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Potential Of Selected Medicinal Plant., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(05).

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