Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Phytochemicals and Antimicrobial Activity of Syzygium aromaticum

Abstract

The expression ‘medicinal plant’ includes different types of plants utilized as a part of herbalism ("herbology" or "natural pharmaceutical"). It is the utilization of plants for therapeutic purposes and the investigation of such employments. Indians have been utilizing plants as medications to treat wounds and appease the irritation. Utilization of plants as a wellspring of medication has been an old practice and is an imperative segment of the human services framework in India. India is the greatest creator of helpful herbs and is known as the expert flowerbed of the world. The S. aromaticum (clove) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 8–12 m height, with massive leaves and crimson flowers sorted in terminal clusters belongs to family Myrtraceae. S. aromaticum has a great therapeutic value as it has used to stop nausea, improves unhealthy digestion, enhance blood circulation, to alleviate hiccups and enhance liver performance. Moreover, Clove tea is additionally thought to be smart for the system and is usually accustomed to reduce tension, anxiety, and depression. In addition, it also showed a high degree of antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. In this paper we have discussed about the different phytochemicals present in the aqueous extract of S. aromaticum and also perform its antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria.

Keywords: S. aromaticum, Phytochemical and antimicrobial activities