Studies on Phytochemical and Antibacterial Activity of Ethanolic Extracts of Allium Cepa L., Mentha Arensis L., and Mirabilis Jalapa L.

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In ethanomedical practices the traditional healers use Allium cepa L., Menthaarvensis L., and Mirabilis jalapa L., in the treatment of various ailments. Scientific parameters are used to identify the true plant material and to ensure its quality. The powder of three plants have shown the presence of tannin, flavanoid, anthocyanin, glucosides, phenol, carbohydrates, saponin, alkaloids are predominantly present in which tannin, flavanoids and anthocyanin are of medicinal importance.

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Allium cepa L., Menthaarvensis L., and Mirabilis jalapa L., Phytochemical, tannin, flavanoid, anthocyanin, medicinal plants.

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