The present study was conducted with an aim of determining antifungal activity of leaf, stem and root extracts of Jatropha curcas Linn. Which belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. The leaf, stem and root parts of Jatropha curcas Linn. Were collected and shade dried and extracted using distilled water in soxhlet assembely. Antifungal activity aqueous extracts of leaf, stem and root were tested against fungal pathogens of vegetable beans using disc diffusion method. The leaf extracts were very effective against fungal pathogens of vegetable beans in comparison to stem and root extracts. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of extract revealed the presence of a flavonoids and reducing sugars in all plant parts while alkaloids, glycosides, phenols and tannins were present in leaf extracts. Steroids was present in stem extract and triterpenoids was present in root extracts. The observed inhibitory potential could be ascribed to the presence of secondary metabolites in the extracts. Thus the leaf, stem and root extracts of Jatropha curcas Linn. In distilled water can be exploited for the development of potential antimicrobial agents.
Greece, Rome and ancient Egypt have been using Matricaria Chamomilla L. (MC) herbs for thousands of years. Application of phytoconstituents. Punica Granatum, or P. granatum, is a native of Iran and a member of the Punicaceae family. Particularly derived from flower and leaf extract, which has a high flavonoid concentration, has become more important in personal care products like lotions and creams. Researchers and industry on the subject will benefit from new data and results obtained through tests. The aim of this study was to assess the in-vitro sunscreen activity of a cream formulation that contained Punica Granatum leaf extract and Matricaria Chamomilla flower extract according to their flavonoid concentrations. The highest possible amount of flavonoids were extracted from the flower and leaf using a solvent solution consisting of 35% methanol, 35% ethanol, and 30% distilled water. Colour, odour, pH, and other physicochemical properties were examined once the cream was created. Tests for phytochemistry were determined. Using an ultraviolet spectrophotometric technique, the in-vitro sun protection factor (SPF) of cream formulations and commercial sunscreens was ascertained. The utilisation of phytoconstituents in personal care products, particularly in the form of extracts from the leaves of Punica Granatum and Matricaria Chamomilla flowers, which have a high flavonoid content, has become increasingly important. Researchers and industry on the subject will benefit from new data and results obtained through tests. The suggested spectrophotometric approach for determining SPF is quick and easy to use. The in vitro approach is becoming more and more important because of the significant expense and time involved in determining the SPF in vivo as well as certain ethical concerns for the volunteers.