Abstract
Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit., an invasive weed species belongs to the family Lamiaceae is collected from Narimalamkunnu, a small hilly area located near Kumaranellur in Palakkad District, Kerala. Phytochemical analysis was done as per standard procedure. Antibacterial activity detected by using well diffusion method and antioxidant activity can be studied using the assays such as DPPH, FRAP and H2O2 radical scavenging activity. Methanolic extract of leaf of H. suaveolens shown the presence of carbohydrates, reducing sugars, proteins, amino acids, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponins, phenolic groups, terpenoids, tannins and steroids. The antibacterial activities are studied by using four susceptible pathogens at different concentrations and significant activity was recorded. The methanol extract of leaf of H. suaveolens possess high radical scavenging activity also. We can suggest it as a potent indigenous drug for curing oxidative stress related diseases. Key words: Antibacterial activity, Antioxidant activity, Hyptis suaveolens, Phytochemicals
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