Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Ficus religiosa

The leaves of Ficus religiosa was studied for invitro phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity. The aqueous and methanolic solvent extract was used to screen the secondary metabolites and test the antimicrobial effect of extract on E.coli. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, saponins phenols flavanoids protein tanins and terpenoids. The extracts were subjected for antimicrobial activity against E.coli using agar well diffusion method. Aqueous and methanolic extract showed a zone of inhibition of 10 mm and 12 mm respectively.