EVALUATING THE ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTY OF SACCHARUM SPONTANEUM LINN: AN IN VITRO STUDY

The present study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of Saccharum spontaneum Linn. through an in vitro investigation. Preliminary physicochemical constants were determined to establish the quality parameters of the plant material. Phytochemical evaluation was performed by estimating the total phenolic content and total flavonoid content to assess the presence of bioactive constituents associated with antimicrobial properties. The antimicrobial activity of the hydroalcoholic extract was evaluated against selected bacterial and fungal strains using the agar diffusion method. The inhibitory effect of the extract was assessed by measuring the zones of inhibition around the treated samples. The study was designed to investigate the potential of Saccharum spontaneum Linn. as a natural source of antimicrobial agents. The findings may contribute to understanding the pharmacological significance of this plant and provide a basis for further studies on the isolation, identification, and characterization of its bioactive compounds for potential therapeutic applications.