Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Evaluation of Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been utilized for centuries across diverse cultures as a primary source of therapeutic agents. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological properties of selected medicinal plants, elucidating their potential therapeutic benefits. A comprehensive phytochemical screening was conducted to identify various secondary metabolites present in the plant extracts, including alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, saponins, and terpenoids, among others. Subsequently, pharmacological evaluations were performed to assess the biological activities of these plants, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antidiabetic properties. The results revealed the presence of diverse bioactive compounds in the plant extracts, contributing to their pharmacological activities. Furthermore, the pharmacological evaluations demonstrated significant antioxidant effects, antimicrobial efficacy against various pathogens, anti-inflammatory and analgesic potentials, as well as promising antidiabetic properties. These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants and highlight the importance of further research to elucidate their mechanisms of action and explore their clinical applications in the development of novel therapeutic agents.