Preliminary phytochemical and pharmacological investigations on anaphalis neelgerriana DC

ABSTRACT

Anaphalis neelgerriana DC belonging to the family Asteraceae [Compositae] commonly known as Helichrysum. It is an important medicinal plant indigenous to Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, South India. Different extracts were obtained from the aerial parts of the whole plant and subjected to pharmacological investigations. Since the related species Anaphalis morisannicola was reported for its anti-cancer activities, In vitro screening studies for anti-tumour and antioxidant activities were carried out. Preliminary phytochemical evaluation, fluorescence analysis of the different extracts and aerial parts powder, physical constants like ash values, extractive values were also determined