Phytochemical Evaluation and Antibacterial Activity of Trichosanthes tricuspidata Root Extracts against Pathogenic Bacteria

Trichosanthes tricuspidata (CUCURBITACEAE), commonly called RED INDRAYAN is found growing at Gopalganj district of Bihar state as an extensive climber. Its root extract is used for curing asthma, fever, migraine diabetic carbuncles and other maladies. The present study was aimed to execute phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of Trichosanthes tricuspidată root extract. The antibacterial activity of root extracts was tested against Gram +ve and Gram -ve bacteria (MTCC-1036; MTCC-432, MTCC - 96 and MTCC – 497. The ethanol, 50% ethanol and water extracts from mature root of this plant were screened for their chemical constituents and bacterial activity. The ethonolic extract showed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, saponins and triterpinoids.