Phytochemical Investigation Of Extract/ Solvent Fractions Of Piper Nigrum Linn. Seeds And Piper Betle Linn. Leaves

Authors

  • SHILIKA SHETTY Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, DK, India.
  • K. K. VIJAYALAXMI Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, DK, India.

Keywords:

Phytochemical screening, Piper nigrum Linn., Piper betle Linn., Alkaloids, Phenol, Steroids, Flavones.

Abstract

Phytochemical analysis of extract/solvent fractions of two medicinal plants; Piper nigrum Linn. (seeds) and Piper betle Linn. (leaves) was conducted to detect the presence of various phytochemical constituents. These two plants are extensively used in Ayurvedic system of medicine. Each analysis was carried out in triplicate. The qualitative analysis of crude extract and solvent fractions of Piper nigrum Linn. and Piper betle Linn. revealed  the presence of various  phytochemicals of pharmacological significance such as, alkaloids, steroids, tannins, phenols, flavones etc.

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Published

2012-06-30

How to Cite

SHILIKA SHETTY, & K. K. VIJAYALAXMI. (2012). Phytochemical Investigation Of Extract/ Solvent Fractions Of Piper Nigrum Linn. Seeds And Piper Betle Linn. Leaves. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 3(2), 344–349. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.in/index.php/journal/article/view/1395

Issue

Volume 3, Issue 2, 2012

Section

Research Articles

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