Abstract
The present study highlights preliminary phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis. Plants produce a wide range of bioactive molecules which make them as a rich source of various types of medicines. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis is one of the well-known medicinal herbs of Indian origin belonging to family Oleaceae, commonly known as night Jasmine. The leaf extract is taken by percolation method. Various bioactive primary and secondary metabolites were tested using colour reactions with specific reagents. The study reveals that it contains some bioactive compounds which indicate that this plant might be used as anti-malarial, anti-viral and antidiabetic.
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