Evaluation of phytochemicals and fluroscent analysis of flower extract of Couroupita guianensis Aubl
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
The present study was to investigate the presence of phytochemicals, the fluroescence characteristics of powdered drug in the flower of Couroupita guianensis. Phytochemical analysis and fluroscent analysis has been studied using standard procedures. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, saponins, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, protein and steroids in the flower extracts. In fluroscent analysis characteristic colour changes were observed with different chemical reagents in flower powder under visible light. Our findings provided evidence that alcoholic extracts of flower contain bioactive compounds and its justifies their use in the traditional medicine for the treatment of different diseases.
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S. Sumathi S. Sumathi
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