Abstract
Hemigraphis colorata is an indigenous wound healing plant used by various tribes in India since time immortal. This study was aimed to evaluate antibacterial, antioxidant and antielastase effect of hexane extract of Hemigraphis colorata and to identify its bioactive principles. The antioxidant and antibacterial activity of hexane extract were analyzed using in-vitro DPPH scavenging assay and Agar well diffusion method respectively. The antielastase assay was conducted using porcine pancreatic elastase. Biological activity studies revealed that hexane extract of Hemigraphis colorata possess significant antibacterial, antioxidant and antielastase activity. The major phytochemical compound was found to be squalene by GC–MS analysis.
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