Phytochemical Investigation and Antibacterial Activity of Hemigraphis colorata Leaf Extract

Screening of phytochemicals is a valuable step in revealing the bioactive principles present in a particular medicinal plant and may lead to novel drug discovery. In the present study, the phytochemical constituents of Hemigraphis colorata leaves were analysed. Screening was performed using standard methods and revealed the presence of tannins, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, steroids, alkaloids, phytosterols, triterpenes, glycosides, proteins, coumarins and carbohydrates in Hemigraphis colorata leaves. Further studies are needed with this plant to evaluate its pharmacological potential, such as the antibacterial activity of the bioactive compounds responsible for its activities, and its other medicinal values.