The aim of the present study was to examine the phytochemistry and bioactive nature of Tridax procumbens. The ethanol, benzene and petroleum ether extracts of dried foundations of this plant were researched for phytochemistry and antibacterial examination. The antibacterial movement was assessed against various bacterial strains viz. Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhii, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Shigella flaxineri by distinguishing zone of hindrance. The zone of inhibition was contrasted and standard circles of Gentamicin. From these concentrates, two of them (ethanolic and pet-ether extricates) uncovered critical results when contrasted with benzene remove. The subjective examination uncovered the nearness of flavonoids, pholabatannins, gums, tannins, phenols, lipids and fats and sugars.
Tridax procumbens is employed as indigenous medicine for a variety of ailments. It has been extensively used in Indian traditional medicine for wound healing, as anticoagulant, antifungal and insect repellent, in diarrhea and dysentery. Leaf extracts are used to treat infectious skin diseases in folk medicines. It is also dispensed as ‘Bhringraj’ which is well known Ayurveda medicine for liver disorders.
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