Indian Journal of Science and Technology

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The ethnomedicinal value of Spheranthus amaranthoides was investigated through phytochemical study, in vitro antibacterial- and antidiarrhoeal- activity of ethanolic extracts. The analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of flavonoids, carbohydrate, tannins, saponins, steroids, glycosides, terpenoids and alkaloids. The extract evinced antibacterial activity on all the tested organisms viz. Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli at the concentration ranged from 50- 400µg/ml as assayed by disc diffusion. S. amaranthoides also caused a significant (pSpheranthtus amaranthoides that can be used as a therapeutic agent.

Keywords

Spheranthus amaranthoides, Phytochemicals, Castor Oil Induced Diarrhea
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