ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT PROFILE OF SOLVENT EXTRACTS OF FRUITS OF RUBUS ELLIPTICUS

Abstract

Plants are utilized as a source of bioactive molecules for a long time. The traditional knowledge of local healers and Vaidyas is dependent on these plants and their parts along with its pharmacological knowledge. They are the sources of active molecules that are commonly utilized to treat different pharmacological ailments, infections, allergy, or any disorder. The extracts and decoctions prepared from these plant parts are being used by the natives and villagers almost routinely. The present study was performed on the fruits of Rubus ellipticus, a common herb of the Himalayas for antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The polar and non-polar extracts viz. 80% methanolic, hydro-alcoholic, hexane, and chloroform extract showed antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. The polar extracts were found to be most effective and significant in comparison to non-polar extracts. The results were found to be significant (p less than 0.05). The studies are in progress to determine the active principles responsible for these activities.