Research Article
Phytochemical Screening and Comparative Analysis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties in Ashwagandha Cultivation in North Bihar
Parween N1*, Kumari R2 and Ansari MK3
1Department of Botany, Research Scholar LS College Muzaffarpur Bihar, India
2Department of Botany, Asst Professor LS College Muzaffarpur Bihar, India
3Department of Botany Millat College, LNMU Darbhanga Bihar, India
2Department of Botany, Asst Professor LS College Muzaffarpur Bihar, India
3Department of Botany Millat College, LNMU Darbhanga Bihar, India
*Corresponding author:Nuzhat Parween, Department of Botany, Research Scholar, LS College Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. E-mail ID: nuzhat15feb@gmail.com
Copyright: © Parween N, et al. 2024. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Article Information:Submission: 02/09/2024; Accepted: 30/09/2024; Published: 04/10/2024
Abstract
This research paper aims to evaluate the phytochemical properties and compare the antioxidant and antimicrobial efficacy of Withaniasomnifera (commonly known as Ashwagandha) cultivated in the North Bihar region. Ashwagandha, a crucial medicinal plant in Ayurveda, is known for its adaptogenic,
antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This study undertakes a comparative analysis of these properties in Ashwagandha grown under different conditions in North Bihar. Phytochemical screening of Ashwagandha extracts was conducted to identify bioactive compounds, followed by antioxidant and antimicrobial
assessments. The study provides insights into the impact of cultivation practices and environmental factors on the medicinal properties of Ashwagandha in this region.
Keywords:Ashwagandha; Withaniasomnifera; North Bihar; Phytochemical screening; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial properties; Cultivation practices