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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Calotropis gigantia Linn. flowers in polar and non-polar solvents
Authors
Narwade Keshav, Marathe Vishal
Abstract
The plant Calotropis gigantia Linn. belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae and is commonly known as ‘Ark’, which has aesthetic and religious value in Indian culture. In Ayurveda, various part of plants was used for traditional treatment of various diseases as well curative agent. The current information and knowledge regarding Calotropis gigantia Linn. flower world scientist and researcher have received more attention in concern with an ethnopharmacological view in recent years. The present research work focused on Calotropis gigantia Linn. flower. Phytochemical analysis was done by standard method exposed a diverse group of phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, carbohydrates, saponins. The extract of Calotropis gigantia Linn. flower in polar (Methanol) and non-polar (Hexane) solvent was evaluated for DPPH and OH- radical scavenging activity.
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Pages:999-1002
How to cite this article:
Narwade Keshav, Marathe Vishal "Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of <em>Calotropis gigantia </em>Linn. flowers in polar and non-polar solvents ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 999-1002
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