Preliminary phytochemical screening of the pericarp of Crataeva magna (Lour.) DC. - a medicinal tree
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 129-130, 2011.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-672908
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To examine the phytochemicals present in the pericarp of Crataeva magna (C. magna) (Lour.) DC. which is used as a traditional medicine by the inhabitants of Kanyakumari district.Methods:
Phytochemical screening of the pericarp was done to determine the secondary metabolites in various solvents studied.Results:
The phytochemical screening on the pericarp of C. magna (Lour.) DC. proved the presence of phytochemicals such as phenols, saponins and tannins.Conclusions:
The findings of the present study recommended that the pericarp of C. magna (Lour.) DC. have potential antimicrobial compounds that may be of use for developing plant based drugs for various ailments.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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