In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Leaf Extracts of Murraya Koenigii L.

Abstract: Plants have served as a vital source of medicine since the dawn of human civilization. The demand for plant-derived medicines, health products, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics is on the rise. Murraya koenigii, commonly known as the curry leaf tree, is a versatile tree that provides one of the medicinal products. Various parts of M. koenigii are utilized in traditional medicine for treating a range of ailments. It has been demonstrated to have significant wound healing properties and exhibits antioxidant activity with a high level of radical-scavenging capabilities. This article aims to present an overview of the chemical constituents found in the crude leaf extracts of M. koenigii, with a particular focus on their pharmacological effects. Qualitative phytochemical screening was conducted using crude leaf extracts in three different solvents: water, alcohol, and chloroform. The phytochemical analysis of the extracts indicated the presence of glycosides, alkaloids, oils, saponins, and flavonoids.

Keywords: Murraya koenigii, phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial