Ecofriendly finishing of fabric with Jatropha Curcas leaves

Abstract

Earlier researchers have reported antibacterial activity of different specific parts, but none of the reports shows the phytochemical analysis of leaf extract for finishing of fabric. The Objective of present study was find out the phytochemical analysis of Jatropha curcas leaves and to investigate antimicrobial activity. The dried plant powder was subjected to extraction with ethanol 70 per cent, methanol 70 per cent, chloroform 100 per cent, acetone 100 per cent and aqueous solution. These solvent extracts were subjected to a preliminary phytochemical screening to detect the different chemical principles present viz., glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by Agar diffusion method. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloid, saponin, tanins, terpenoids, steroids, glycosides, phenols and flavonoids. The antimicrobial activity showed by Jatropha curcas leaves was due to the presence of phytochemicals.