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@article{172812,
        author = {Vivek Dadarao Pande and Sushma P Surve and Jayesh T Salve},
        title = {Phytochemical and Ethnopharmacological Assessment of Selected Medicinal Plants from Akola District: Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {961-965},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172812},
        abstract = {Medicinal plants have been an integral part of traditional healthcare systems, particularly in regions like Akola district, Maharashtra, where local communities rely on plant-based remedies for various health conditions. Despite their widespread use, scientific validation of their therapeutic properties remains limited. This study investigates the phytochemical composition, antioxidant capacity, and antimicrobial potential of selected medicinal plants traditionally used in the region. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted to identify commonly utilized plants, followed by phytochemical screening to detect bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and phenolics. Antioxidant activity was assessed using DPPH and FRAP assays, while antimicrobial efficacy was evaluated against bacterial and fungal pathogens using the agar well diffusion method. Preliminary results indicate the presence of significant bioactive compounds contributing to antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, supporting their traditional medicinal use. These findings highlight the potential of these plants for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Further studies focusing on the isolation and characterization of active compounds are recommended.},
        keywords = {Medicinal plants, Akola district, phytochemical analysis, antioxidant potential, antimicrobial activity, bioactive compounds.},
        month = {February},
        }