Title: Study on the qualitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extract of Terminalia paniculata bark.
Authors: Valsa, Sai Manohar; Bondalapati, Sowmya; Sivakumar, U.; Naga Teja, Cheraku Divya; Chakravarthy, K. Manas
Abstract: Aim- The present paper deals with phytochemical studies on the ethanolic extract of Terminalia paniculata, a potential medicinal plant from Sengottai, Tamil Nadu, India. Materials & methods - The stem bark was screened for phytochemical composition. The extraction method followed was the Soxhlet method. A small quantity of ethanol extract was dissolved in 5 ml of distilled water and then filtered. The filtrate was tested to detect the presence of different phytochemical constituents in the sample. Results- Phytochemical analysis of test extract revealed presence of valuable phytocompounds like alkaloids, saponins, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins which can be useful in managing many ailments. Conclusion- The results of the present study show that, the presence of many valuable phytocomponents of Terminalia paniculata which could be well considered for further investigation for its medicinal and therapeutic efficacy.
Subjects: WATER filters; TERMINALIA; TREATMENT effectiveness; DISTILLED water; MEDICINAL plants
Publication: Pravara Medical Review, 2024, Vol 16, Issue 4, p27
ISSN: 0975-0533
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.36848/PMR/2024/00000.10220

Study on the qualitative phytochemical analysis of ethanolic extract of Terminalia paniculata bark.

Valsa, Sai Manohar; Bondalapati, Sowmya; Sivakumar, U.; Naga Teja, Cheraku Divya; Chakravarthy, K. Manas