September 25, 2025Plant Science TodayOpen Access

Phytochemical analysis of Polyalthia sclerophylla twigs utilizing classical techniques and GC-MS: Evaluation of cytotoxic and antibacterial properties

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Phytochemical analysis reveals antibacterial effects of Polyalthia sclerophylla extracts, suggesting potential therapeutic applications.

The study demonstrates substantial antibacterial efficacy of extracts from Polyalthia sclerophylla twigs.
Methanol-extracted compounds showed greater bacterial growth inhibition compared to dichloromethane and hexane extracts.
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry revealed twelve organic components, including glycosides and terpenoids.
The research indicates a lack of cytotoxic effects in MG-63 cells, emphasizing the safety of these extracts.

Mudhafar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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