GC–MS ANALYSIS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS PRESENT IN ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT Acalypha indica
S. AZHAGU MADHAVAN
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Department of Zoology and Biotechnology, A. Veeriya Vandayar Memorial Sri Pushpam College, (Autonomous) Poondi, Thanjavur – 613503, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Abstract
Plant extracts protect against toxic chemical-induced injury by increasing the body’s levels of antioxidant molecules, such as glutathione, and enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Acalypha indica distributed in the southern part of India particularly in Tamilnadu has potential medicinal properties and it is used as diuretic, anthelmintic and for respiratory problems such as bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia. Phytochemical secondary metabolites presences and absences in phytochemical screening by GC-MS revealed of 7 major bioactive compounds. Extracts of Acalypha indica may be useful in formulating and synthesizing new antibacterial drugs.
Keywords: Acalypha indica, GC-MS, phytochemicals, natural antibiotic properties.