The present study showed the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of plant extract of Phyllanthus niruri. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of the plant extract may be due to the presence of different phytochemicals such as phenol, flavonoid, terpenoid, and saponin. The study supports the use of P. niruri in Ayurveda and traditional medicine throughout the world. It can be used as a potential source of antioxidant which can be used to cure various ailments and an antibacterial drug that can be used to inhibit the growth of various pathogenic and antibiotic resistant bacterial strains.
Key words: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Activity, Phytochemicals
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