Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Darshna Y. Bhatt ¹, S. S. Pandya ²

Affiliations
1 Kalol Institute of Pharmacy, Kalol, Gujarat, IN
2 Shree Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Becharaji, Gujarat, IN

Abstract

The present communication deals with the macroscopical, microscopical and preliminary Phytochemical screening on the Beta vulgaris Linn. (Chenopodiaceae). B.vulgaris Linn. is widely used in traditional medicine in many parts of India for the treatment of various diseases and ailments viz. hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antifungal etc. No reports are available on the pharmacognostic nature of leaf of plant. Hence, the present study was undertaken to investigate the same. All the parameters were studied according to the WHO and Pharmacopoeial guidelines. The qualitative chemical tests on the successive solvent extract revealed the presence of Steroids, Triterpenoids, Proteins, Alkaloids, Saponins and Carbohydrates.

Keywords

Beta vulgaris L, Pharmacognostic, Traditional Medicine, Solvent Extraction, Physico-Chemical.

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H. A. Rabari ¹, S. S. Pandya ², G. Vidyasagar ¹, B. Gajra ¹, J. U. Somani ¹, N. P. Upadhyay ¹

Affiliations
1 Veerayatan Institute of Pharmacy, Jakhania-Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat-370460, IN
2 Pharmacy College, Rampura-Kakanpur, Panchmahal (District), Gujarat-389713, IN

Abstract

The leaves of Melhania futteyporensis Munro ex Masters (Sterculiaceae) are reported to have good medicinal values in traditional system of medicines. The present study deals with pharmacognostical examination of morphological and microscopical characters and phytochemical investigations of Melhania futteyporensis leaves including determination of loss on drying, ash values and extractive values. The preliminary phytochemical screening of powdered drug was also carried out. The qualitative chemical examinations revealed the presence of various phytoconstituents like carbohydrates, saponins, phenolic compounds and mucilages in the leaf extracts.

Keywords

Melhania futteyporensis, Hanju, Leaf Microscopy, Phytochemical Screening.

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