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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. don
Authors
Shrawani, Kanhaiyaji Verma
Abstract
The medicinal plant is the most exclusive source of life-saving drugs for the majority of the world's population. Plant-derived compound has played an important role in the development of several clinically useful anticancer agents. Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don is an important medicinal plant of the Apocynaceae family. Its leaves are used for cancer treatment. The present study aimed at determining the phytochemical profile of Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don by standard qualitative and quantitative methods. The extract was prepared by finely ground dried leaves and 80% methanol, followed by concentrating at low temperatures. The analysis revealed the presence of a good amount of alkaloids, saponins, phenols, and steroids in the methanolic leaf extract. Along with them other compounds are also found which includes the flavonoids, glycosides, and tannins. All these bioactive compounds that are found to be present in this plant have very potential medicinal roles and are widely used for the treatment of various ailments. It is the presence of these phytochemicals that impart the medicinal properties in the plants and increase its importance. The study just revealed a phytochemical profile, future studies could consider determining the profile in other solvents followed by purification of compounds and evaluation of their medicinal applications on animal models.
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Pages:71-76
How to cite this article:
Shrawani, Kanhaiyaji Verma "Phytochemical analysis of leaf extracts of <em>Catharanthus roseus </em>(L.) G. don ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 71-76
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