Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Abstract

Estimation of Bioactive Compounds from Saccharum munja Extract for the Evaluation of Anti-oxidants and Anti-bacterial Activities

Tenzin C, Jeyanthi P, Kumar A, Sujesh S and Ramalingam C

From time memorial, humans have used many plants as a treatment for many diseases. About two third of plant species are estimated to have a medicinal value. Plants synthesize phytochemicals which have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-microbial microbial properties thus making them important therapeutic sources. In this study, stem and leaf extract of Saccharum munja was prepared in ethanol and was screened for the presence of important phytochemical compounds. The different constituents present in the extract were identified by using GC-MS analysis. The extract was also found to possess potential antibacterial property and anti-oxidative activities. Also, an attempt was made to compare the effectiveness of stem and leaf extract of the plant. Stem extract was found to have better anti-oxidative activity than leaf extract.