EVALUATION OF PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTI-MICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF HERBAL PLANT

This study explores the phytochemical composition and antimicrobial potential of Euphorbia hirta, a medicinal plant known for its therapeutic properties. Phytochemical screening of its aerial parts revealed the presence of bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, and sterols. Methanol extracts were evaluated for antimicrobial activity using the agar cup-plate diffusion method, demonstrating significant inhibitory effects against Escherichia coli. These findings highlight the plant’s natural antimicrobial properties, suggesting its potential as a valuable resource for addressing bacterial infections. Our findings suggest that Euphorbia hirta holds promise as a natural antimicrobial agent and Isolated Flavonoid from E. hirta Extracts shows maximum antimicrobial activity as compared with the whole extract of Euphorbia hirta. The study underscores the importance of Euphorbia hirta in the development of herbal-based therapeutics. Future research will focus on isolating and characterizing the active compounds responsible for its antimicrobial effects. Understanding the mechanisms of action of these compounds could lead to the creation of novel, plant-derived antibacterial agents, offering an alternative to conventional antibiotics in combating resistant bacterial pathogens.