Identification of Novel Bio-Active Compounds from Kyllinga nemoralis (Cyperaceae)

Hutch and Dalz), a member of the Cyperaceae family, known for its diverse medicinal properties.The aim of the Kyllinga nemoralis study is to identify and characterize the bioactive compounds present in K.nemoralis.Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, and terpenoids, with high amounts of phenols (109 mg/g) and tannins (59.4mg/g).GC-MS analysis detected 19 compounds, including cyclo octa siloxane hexadecamethyl, 7 methyl bicyclo (3.2.0) hept-3-ene-2-one etc., exhibiting antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities.This study highlights the potential of as a valuable source of natural products K. nemoralis for healthcare solutions, contributing to the advancement of medicinal plant-based research.