Phytochemical screening and bioactivity studies of Phyllanthus wightianus

This study was designed to determine the primary and secondary metabolites present from the leaves of Phyllanthus wightianus using various analytical techniques. Furthermore the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of ethanolic extract of the leaves of P. wightianus were investigated using standard models. The results show that the leaves exhibit good antioxidant activity and protective to HRBC (Human Red Blood Cell) membrane due to the presence of some valuable phytochemicals present in the leaves.