HPLC analysis and Antimicrobial activity of Artocarpus heterophyllus
Author(s): Jeane Rebecca Roy*, Janaki CS and Balaji TK
Abstract
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is commonly known as Jack fruit, which has many edible and medicinal properties. The raw as well as ripe fruits are edible in various forms. The fruit, bark, leaves, and roots are used for the treatment of various ailments traditionally and ethno pharmacologically. It possesses antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory, antiviral, anthelmintic, wound-healing, and antineoplastic activities. Sreeja Devi, et al. has done the phytochemical and antioxidant profiling of various parts of jack fruit. Khan, et al. has reported the antibacterial role of jack fruit. Sreeletha, et al. also has reported the antimicrobial and antioxidant roles of jack fruit. Biworo, et al. and Rao, et al. have reported the anti-diabetic role of jack fruit. Morrison et al, 2021 have reported the anticancer role of this fruit.