Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from leaves extract of Decaschistia trilobata an endemic shrub and its application as antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and dye reduction

The present work reports for the first time the use of Decaschistia trilobata Wight. as a reducing agent for synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). D. trilobata is an endemic shrub and grows seasonally in dry tropical biome, evergreen forests in hilly terrain of western ghats. One of the most fascinating metallic nanoparticles utilized in biological applications is AgNPs. In present work green synthesis of stable silver nanoparticles using Decaschistia trilobata (Dt-AgNPs) leaves extract as well as quantitative analysis of phytochemicals. The synthesized Dt-AgNPs were characterized and evaluated for their antioxidant anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and dye reduction.