Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND ANTIMICROBIAL EVALUATION OF HYDROETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM SPORES

Ms. Bhavana N. M., Dr. Urmila G. H.*, Ms. Pratheeksha B. R., Dr. Rama R. Nargund*, Dr. Shachindra L. Nargund

Abstract

Lycopodium clavatum, a club moss traditionally used in ethanomedicine, was investigated for its phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial potential. Preliminary phytochemical screening of hydroethanolic extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, carbohydrates and phenolic compounds. Antimicrobial activity was assessed using cup plate agar diffusion method against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli) bacterial strains. The hydroethanolic extract exhibited notable inhibitory zone, highlighting its board spectrum efficacy. These findings support the traditional use of Lycopodium clavatum spores and underscores its potential as a source of natural antimicrobial agents.

Keywords: Lycopodium clavatum, phytochemical analysis, cup plate agar diffusion method, antibacterial activity.