Pisonia alba commonly known as Leechikottaikerai in tamil is a widely used plant. In the alternative system of medicine Pisonia alba leaves are used as anti-inflammatory, antidiuretic and antifungal. Mukia maderaspatana is an important traditional medicinal plant used generally in Western districts of Tamilnadu. It has properties like anti-rheumatic, antiflatulent and anticancer also. The present study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical screening, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the leaves of both the plants. | Potency of two commonly available plants Pisonia alba and Mukia maderaspatana in the health industry