Silver has been used in olden days to treat several diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria. This work deals with synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial, cytotoxic and antioxidant properties of the crude metabolic extract of plant Ifloga spicata silver nanoparticals. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were investigated using different analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray diffraction spectrometry (XRD). Based on the finding of this study, the green synthesis of AgNPs is highly recommended to be used for treatment of various human diseases, because of their high potency and less side effect and eco-friendly properties. Due to small size, the green AgNPs can also be used for targeted drug delivery.

Keywords: Ifloga spicata, plant-based silver nanoparticles, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial potential