Abstract Salvadore persica is an evergreen shrub in the family Salvadoraceae. Among global Muslim community, Salvadore persica is commonly used for oral health hygiene. Some biologically active molecules like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins have been isolated and identified from this plant. Phytochemical screeningof Salvadore persica roots revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, coumarins, alkaloids, tannins, sterols and triterpenes. From the root ethanolic extract a dihydrochalcone has been isolated and partially characterized on the basis of its spectral data. Different fractions of Salvadore persica root have been assessed for antimicrobial activity. The chloroform fraction showed moderate activity against Pseudomonas aeroginosa. The ethanol and chloroform fractions exhibited partial activity against Staphylococcus aureus.
Keywords Isolation, Dihydrochalcone, Salvadore persica (L.), Antimicrobial Activity.