ABSTRACT

Dictamnus albus L., commonly known as gas plant has an immense medicinal importance. Although few studies have been carried out regarding the phytochemical constituents of D. albus but to date no information is available regarding the partwise variation of phytochemical contents. So, this work aims to investigate the comparative phytochemical profile for different parts of D. albus (leaves, stem, root and fruits). The Soxhlet extraction of different parts of D. albus was done and the extracts (hydro-alcholic) analyzed for qualitative and quantitative estimation of various phytochemicals. The extracts showed the presence of most promising phytochemicals viz., phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, terpenoids and saponins. The quantitative estimation of the phytochemicals depicted a significant variation among different parts and leaves are considered to possess highest quantity of phytochemicals. These phytochemicals could serve as major source for pharmaceutical products, so the plant species could hold an immense potential to serve as therapy for various chronic diseases. Our results presented a detailed account on the variation of phytochemical constituents in relation different parts of this valuable medicinal plant. Keywords: Dictamnus albus, Partwise, Phytochemical, Soxhlet
Publication date: 01/05/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.5.5474