Research Journal of Medicinal Plants1819-34552151-7924Science International10.3923/rjmp.2012.441.448Morinda citrifolia L.]]>SibiG. ChatlyParul AdhikariSayak RavikumarK.R. 6201266Morinda citrifolia L., also known as noni or Indian mulberry is a small evergreen tree having antimicrobial, antitumor, antidepressant and immune enhancing effects. Various parts of M. citrifolia have been investigated for its phytochemical and antimicrobial properties. In the present study, methanolic extracts of leaf, stem and roots of M. citrifolia has been prepared and analyzed for their phytoconstituents. Qualitative analysis of the extracts revealed the presence of phenols, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids and steroids at various levels. Further, the extracts were tested against pathogenic bacterial and fungal strains at different concentrations to determine the influence of phytochemicals. 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