Qualitative Studies of Bioactive Compounds in Leaf of Tylophora indica

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences ISSN: 2229-3701

Qualitative Studies of Bioactive Compounds in Leaf of Tylophora(Burm. F.) Merr.

                                                                 Sanjeet Kumar

Department of Life Science, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

 

ABSTRACT

 

Tylophora indica (Burm. F.) Merr. is a common wild climber of Odisha, known as “Sawasmari”, belongs to family Asclepidaceae.The leaves are used as traditional medicine in asthma or other respiratory problems among ruraland tribal community of Odisha.The qualitative phytochemical screening and Thin Layer Chromatography(TLC)were used to investigate the bioactive compounds. Presence of alkaloids in different solvents revealed the potent medicinal properties of Swasmari. Presence of tannin, saponin and terpenoid in aqueous extract revealed more pharmacological activity.KeyWords: Tylophora indica, Medicinal value, TLC, Phytochemical screening. 

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