Eclipta prostrata (bhringraj) widely known for its hair growth effects also have medicinal properties. Being one of the tribal state, herbal plants had been used by locals as well as tribals of Chhattisgarh. Present study focus on the study of phytochemicals and antibacterial property of Eclipta prostrata so as to amplify the knowledge of its medicinal properties which might be useful in further research. Results revealed the presence of active phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, anthraquinones, proteins, phenols, tannins, saponins and glycosides in the plant. TLC analysis showed the presence of important phytosterol: stigmasterol . Methanolic extract of plant showed antibacterial property against E coli, Bacillus s and streptococcus which indicates that the plant might show assuring results in the field of antibiotics. Above data might also help to spread awareness among the tribal people of Chhattisgarh about the medicinal values of Eclipta prostrata. Keywords: Antimicrobial activity, Hot Percolation Method, phytochemical analysis, Sterols, Local tribes
Physiochemical analysis of waste water effluent of food industry has been an intriguing subject in recent years because of issues related to water pollution. Industrial effluent discharge act as one of the major factor that contributes water pollution. Since literatures mentioning physiochemical profile of food industries effluent from Chhattisgarh origin were few. The present study intends to study physico-chemical parameters and microbial analysis of waste water of food industry effluent near kuthrel area from durg district. Results revealed slightly basic nature of the effluent. Value of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) was low whereas, high TDS and COD values were observed suggesting high amount of organic matter present in the effluent. BOD level was under the standard discharge range according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). However microbial analysis of effluent indicated high microbial population with gram negative bacteria and some fungal species which suggests that the effluent must need more adequate and proper treatment before its discharge to reduce microbial load so as to prevent contamination of water bodies into which the effluent might get discharged. Keywords: Effluent, food industry, physiochemical parameters, microbial analysis, rural area
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