Volume : 12, Issue : 12, December- 2025

Title:

PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

Authors :

Srushti Vishwanathji Lokhande, Dipak S. Tonchar

Abstract :

Medicinal plants are known to contain a variety of bioactive compounds that are significant in treating human illnesses and promoting agricultural health. Their inherent antimicrobial characteristics assist in reducing plant pathogens, enabling farmers to decrease the reliance on chemical pesticides. Numerous medicinal species feature antifungal and antibacterial elements that safeguard crops and help boost yields.
Phytochemicals derived from plants are generally divided into primary metabolites—such as proteins, sugars, chlorophyll, and amino acids—and secondary metabolites, which include flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids. The secondary compounds are primarily responsible for the therapeutic properties associated with medicinal plants, which encompass antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions.
In this study, fourteen medicinal plant species that are frequently found in the Osmanabad and Beed districts of Maharashtra were chosen. After collection, the plant materials underwent washing, air drying, powdering, and extraction using water for qualitative phytochemical analysis. The objective of the research was to identify the presence of significant phytochemical groups in the selected plants.
The assessment identified terpenoids, reducing sugars, flavonoids, and alkaloids in multiple species. Gaining insights into the phytochemical composition of these plants is important for both agricultural and pharmaceutical uses. The bioactive compounds identified may aid in the creation of natural antimicrobial solutions for crop protection and may play a role in future drug development.
Keywords: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory activity, Medicinal plants, Phytochemicaz

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Please cite this article in press Srushti Vishwanathji Lokhande et al., Phytochemical Study Of Medicinal Plants, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(12).

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