Investigation of phytochemical and pharmacological assessment of ethanol extract of <em>Stenochlaena palustris</em>- an edible fern of Sundarbans

Stenochlaena palustris is a widely found fern in mangrove forests and other areas of different countries over the world. This plant has many uses traditional medicine countries. study was conducted on its leaves extract to investigate phytochemical pharmacological properties based local medicinal uses. Phytochemical screening indicated presence secondary metabolites this plant. On silica coated TLC plates, exhibited antioxidative compounds. Total phenolic, flavonoid tannin contents were determined (97 mg GAE/g, 90 QE/g 23 respectively). also scavenged DPPH, hydrogen peroxide superoxide radicals (SC50 = 80, 158 236 ?g/ml, It showed ferric ion reducing capability (RC50 =166 ?g/ml). significant antihyperglycemic, peripheral analgesic (acetic acid induced), anti-inflammatory (formaldehyde induced) laxative activities mice. little cytotoxic activity brine shrimp lethality bioassay. These results are compared with respective standard drugs our findings justified usage.