Exploring the Benefits of Plumeria pudica Leaves
Author Information
Author(s): Shukla Kavan, Odedra Kunal N., Jadeja B. A.
Primary Institution: Department of Botany, M.D. Science College, Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the phytochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties of Plumeria pudica leaves.
Conclusion
The diverse extracts of Plumeria pudica leaves possess significant phytochemical properties, indicating their potential for therapeutic applications.
Supporting Evidence
- The IPA extract showed the highest DPPH scavenging activity at 66.85% inhibition.
- The IPA extract had the highest total flavonoid content of 402.2 mg QE/g dry-weight.
- Klebsiella pneumoniae showed the most susceptibility to the leaf extracts.
- The study demonstrated the presence of significant phytocompounds in all leaf extracts.
Takeaway
This study found that leaves from the Plumeria pudica plant have many healthy chemicals and can help fight germs and act as antioxidants.
Methodology
The study involved qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytochemicals, antioxidant assays, and antimicrobial testing against four bacterial strains.
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